HELP! LST To cut or not to cut?

[408dano]

Hello all,
First time grower here. Growing a Afgoo White Widow that was acquired from a collective about a week ago. Due to hiding it, its in a tall PC case. One day as I was bending it over I acidently kinked the stem but it still continues to grow. Now I dont feel so confident in it being able to hold too much weight. So my question is should I cut the top off the plant where all they new leaves are coming? The other reason y I want to do this is to encourage more side growth as I should be able to train it better to take the whole space in the case. Also if I cut it, I will cut it in a way to try and clone it as well. Another question is recommendations on nutrients as I need to get some but was tryin to keep costs low. Any and all opinions are greatly appreciated!

Thx,
Dano

408dano Reviewed by 408dano on 03-09-2010. HELP! LST To cut or not to cut? Hello all, First time grower here. Growing a Afgoo White Widow that was acquired from a collective about a week ago. Due to hiding it, its in a tall PC case. One day as I was bending it over I acidently kinked the stem but it still continues to grow. Now I dont feel so confident in it being able to hold too much weight. So my question is should I cut the top off the plant where all they new leaves are coming? The other reason y I want to do this is to encourage more side growth as I Rating: 5

[pappabear]

Don't worry, the stem should harden or knuckle soon enough. It's continuing to grow because it's ok, welcome to supper cropping. If you feel it needs it, support the weight with a stick and a tie. :hippy:

[408dano]

Thanks papabear. I have heard that from a few friends. I thank you for your answer. Do you think I should cut the top to promote side growth?

Thx,
Dano

[Vancefish]

Yea don't worry about the kink. Just be careful when bending in the future. Do it when the branch is still soft. You can also bend it a little more each day to get it where you want.

As to if you should top it. I say NO. When doing LST you continue to bend the top around the pot. Then tie branches back (as they form) to fill gaps.

With clones I've found they build single leaf/single branch nodes for a bit. Which is easier then a seed plant, because seed plants put out two leaf/two branch nodes. With twice the number of branches it get pretty crowded.

Here are some pics of my LST (from seed). So I only made it half way around the pot. :thumbsup:

[408dano]

Thanks Vancefish. Thats quite the LST u got there! Like you said it looks pretty chaotic! I finally c some good side shoots coming out so I will start training them. What kind of setup were you using there? Did you only LST because of space problems? U get your yeild yet?

Thx,
Dano

[Vancefish]

I'm two and a half weeks into flower now. So no on the yield question. Pretty exciting to see every day though.

This is my first grow. A friend gave me the seeds from a plant that grew in her yard. It was better then Mexican brick, By far. However the father of these is an unknown. Smells a bit skunky though.

Here is my log : http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-log/...rial-grow.html

This grow was just to apply what I learned, from reading this forum(and other sources). In the log you'll see I got two clones. Those are currently growing to where I can pull clones (to attempt that). Plus I plan to bonsai a couple (to try that).

However I did kink a branch or two in the entire process. Never seemed to cause much of an issue. I had nute burn, nute deficiency, root binding,... All were good to experience now, before I start a "real" grow. My newest challenge are spider mites.

I didn't expect to find females either. Out of three one turned hermi.

These pics are about a week ago.

[stormin94]

Let it grow. It's not even developed yet.

[408dano]

I will Stormin.

Thx
Dano

[408dano]

Hey Vance,

Just finally made it through your thread! Wow. The plant you LST's is amazing. I hope I can get some density like that. Sorry to hear bout your Iggy as well. I got a Redtail and I would hate to give it up. I had a question about one of the pics you were bending the plant with a tape measure for tension? How does that work? Also my baby got her first 1/2 dose of nuits yesterday for my birthday and wow. What a difference that makes. Thanks for all your help and knowledge!

Dano

[Brainy]

Yeah no need to top her(hopefully). Just by bending the main stalk for a few days you will make the plant branch. And you should end up with more when you harvest. Bending the top and allowing the other branches to catch up will allow for a more even canopy. And as long as you pull the lower growth on the branches at flower time the energy will be concentrated toward all of the branches tops. Leave the fan leaves but pull the growths. They won't end up getting much light so its all popcorn buds and energy that could be used elsewere.