Low Stress Training

been doing a little reading, and ive been thinking about trying this on one of my plants

any thoughts?

advice?

go for it. water at least one hour before trying to bend, preferrably the day before. stop 7-10 days before putting into flower.

-shake

ive been running my lights 16/8 for 3 weeks, is this a problem?

LST has nothing to do with lighting, other than don't do it in flower (or 7-10 days before the transistion as you want to allow the plant time to recover and the growth hormone auxin to be redistributed to the auxillary bud sites).


-shake

If it goes snap you went to far :wtf:

Hah if it goes snap, wouldn't that be high stress training?

I really just want to know what the big difference between creating a bush and just letting my ladies grow how they feel like naturally

I've read that it is supposes to give you denser buds and a higher yeild? (on top of having a really cool looking plant):jointsmile:

Any truth behind this? or will I not notice much difference in bud quality?

each strain is it's own beast. some love to be topped while others don't; so it could or might not increase yield, it could actually diminish it. it doesn't make your buds denser. there is no difference bud quality.


-shake

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Originally Posted by tinytoon

If it goes snap you went to far :wtf:

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and even if it snaps, your still in the clear if you dont flower for a couple of weeks.

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Originally Posted by dkm287

I really just want to know what the big difference between creating a bush and just letting my ladies grow how they feel like naturally
I've read that it is supposes to give you denser buds and a higher yeild? (on top of having a really cool looking plant):jointsmile:

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For me, it's essential to maximize yields indoors. I use a 150watt hps, which isn't the greatest for light penetration; therefore, LST allows for even light distribution to the grow tips/bud sites. This results in my canopy looking like a ScroG method. If I would let it grow natural, the lower 2/3rds would be starving for light, and my yield would definitely suffer.

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Originally Posted by dkm287

Any truth behind this? or will I not notice much difference in bud quality?

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If I didn't LST, I would have a higher proportion of popcorn/airy buds with less trichomes present. Since I LST, I have more bud sites getting direct light, which ensures increased weight/crystals.

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Originally Posted by headshake

each strain is it's own beast. some love to be topped while others don't; so it could or might not increase yield, it could actually diminish it.

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This is true, depends on the strain. See if you can get advice on your strain if people have LST'd it before and how she reacted.
Careful shake, don't get topping mixed up with LST. I have done both methods and it seems LST is a little more effective.

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Originally Posted by headshake

it doesn't make your buds denser. there is no difference bud quality.

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I have to disagree here. Budsites on the lower part of the plant are exposed to direct light after being LST'd. Increased light = increased energy available = increased production

Here's a pic (after she was untied)
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nice plant dougal, what was the total yield?

i know the difference between LST and topping. i was just blazed. they are essentially the same thing, with LST being just a bit less stressful.

the act of LST or topping itself doesn't make your buds more dense or potent. and there is a lot more that goes into it than just light. i can accomplish the same thing with side lighting and no LST or topping. your environment and nutrient regiment are just as important as light.



-shake