Is LST a Seedling a NO?

Dexters420Laboratory
Dexters420Laboratorystarted grow question 3d ago
Can I start LST a seedling stem or should I wait longer ?
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LPinto
LPintoanswered grow question 21h ago
Good morning, at this stage, irreversible damage is very likely... I wouldn’t recommend starting LST.
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PsykoGenetics
PsykoGeneticsanswered grow question 2d ago
In general, it’s a good idea to wait at least 2 weeks before starting; that way, you’re less likely to damage the seedling.
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Naujas
Naujasanswered grow question 3d ago
A firm NO!!!! Wait at least 2 weeks.
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OldLineSupply
OldLineSupplyanswered grow question 3d ago
Let it go until there are 4 nodes then you can start topping. Top back to 3 and every 3 after that. This is a general rule of thumb it does depend on the plant and how it grows. Usually only topped 2-4 times depending on the length of your veg. Build structure then start training. Right now there is nothing to train. The reason the majority of cannabis growers use LST is to keep their plants short and wide to take advantage of grow lights and help with bud development. This helps with bigger buds, larger colas, better air and helps prevent pest pressure.
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Jacek
Jacekanswered grow question 3d ago
No! Wait a week until you have 3–4 node, and then you can start.
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00110001001001111O
00110001001001111Oanswered grow question 3d ago
not much benefit... quite stressful at that stage the point is to spread out growth across multiple 'level' growth nodes... but you only have a growth tip at this point.
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Buddy82
Buddy82answered grow question 3d ago
No you will just stunt it and you will not get full potential... i like to wait untill pre flowers show then i bend her over for a level canopy. Seems to work grwat for me...happy growing
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nosleepy
nosleepyanswered grow question 3d ago
It is not recommended to use the LST technique before the third node, nor is there any real advantage to doing so at an early stage
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