First Time LST

Subpar_Zeuz
Subpar_Zeuzstarted grow question 1y ago
Second overall grow, first time using any training techniques. Any suggestions or advice for my LST?
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Techniques. LST
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Yan420
Yan420answered grow question 1y ago
Hey man, for a first time doing LST, this is actually looking really good! You’ve got a nice spread starting — just keep gently pulling the tops outward as they grow and try to keep the middle clean so light gets through. You’re on the right track, don’t overthink it — plant looks happy!
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DevelGrow
DevelGrowanswered grow question 1y ago
Looks really good what you're doing there! Give them some rest now and grow nutrients, vegetation. And they will stretch up! Good luck ✌️😉
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00110001001001111O
00110001001001111Oanswered grow question 1y ago
Training should have a target or end goal, otherwise it can get whimsical and waste time/resources - more about OCD than function. Shoot for about 3 colas per square foot -- some rounding to fit number of plants and exact square footage is fine - this doesn't have to be exact. Maybe, err on high side to be safe, but that'll only be a fraction of a cola different per sq ft. Some of that rounding comes from a symmetrical plant being much easier to train than an asymmetrical one. 8 colas is easier to efficienty reach than 9. Be systematic about how you get there. Try your best to make each cola supported by the same amount of vascular tissue. e.g. each primary branch off the apical meristem (trunk) supports the same number of colas in canopy. This is not necessary, but makes keeping the canopy level easier and better distributes bud mass evenly across canopy, too. Doing this will also allow you to most efficiently reach your goal with the least amount of wasted time and resources. You can refine your process to the point you can follow some basic instructions without any thought in future. Make it clockwork.... no fretting over choices, because you already know the outcome. You'll gain familiarity faster. More is not better. Enough is the goal. Enough colas so that you maximize yield, but don't cause over-crowding - leads to excess stretch, smaller/harder to trim buds and same yield potential. Massive colas aren't the goal, either. those are just elevated risk for pathogens. Some genetics grow bigger colas than others. Some plants may be better with more than 3 colas per sq ft. It's not perfect, but you can get much more consistent results doing it, even so. apical dominance is a tool to manipulate. Use it anytime it is warranted. Same with topping or any other so-called technique that was never unique to marijuana hobby and had other names before. This stuff isn't revolutionary. It's just basic gardening.
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Ultraviolet
Ultravioletanswered grow question 1y ago
Weed, until she flowers she grows like a weed. You could add some b vitamin complex, B vitamins, can help plants weather temporary stress events more easily. Foliar application works well too. Vitamin C helps also. Pottasium Ppays a crucial role in water regulation, stomata function, and overall resilience but I'd use it more for abiotic stresses. Sulfur helps a wee bit also. Hmmm (Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Copper): These nutrients are vital for enzyme activity and plant physiology, which can be affected during stress Guess its just keeping her healthy. B complex is really good I'd recommend that, rest is is sugar coating. Looks 👍 well grown, look forward to seeing her bloom!.
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AestheticGenetix
AestheticGenetixanswered grow question 1y ago
the lst looks really good but that heater may be too close to your plants. you may want to have it outside your
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All_our_small_plants
All_our_small_plantsanswered grow question 1y ago
Looks pretty good, but I would remove the leaves touching the ground so they don't collect mold or other diseases. That's where damp spots form the fastest. Otherwise, it looks great. I always train with LST and I top them 95% of the time beforehand, and yes, I do it with my Autoflowering strains too. But many say you shouldn't do it. You'll see a lot of opinions, just find your way, good luck with the ladies!
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Ninjabuds
Ninjabudsanswered grow question 1y ago
Hey there you’re doing a great job so far the only thing I would say is as the plant gets older branches will snap easier just be carful. Also make sure you don’t get the main stem to close to the ground with no airflow other than that your doing well
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