90 degree bend LST

[nemoscloset]

Hey I'm new!!

I've started LST and I have a pretty important question.

Do I have to tie my mainstem completely down towards the root to distribute auxins threw out the plant? Or can I just keep it the way it is?

So my method is to LST then Supercrop then FIM

My reasoning for doing it this way is highest stress last, obviously the longer the plant grows the stronger it is so it can cope with being cut/FIMed or Topped better later on in the grow.

Let me know what you think of doing all three to the plants in stages, and if I should even do it in stages or all at the same time.

nemoscloset Reviewed by nemoscloset on 06-08-2010. 90 degree bend LST Hey I'm new!! I've started LST and I have a pretty important question. Do I have to tie my mainstem completely down towards the root to distribute auxins threw out the plant? Or can I just keep it the way it is? So my method is to LST then Supercrop then FIM My reasoning for doing it this way is highest stress last, obviously the longer the plant grows the stronger it is so it can cope with being cut/FIMed or Topped better later on in the grow. Rating: 5

[headshake]

you need to tie the main tip down or it will begin growing back up and the auxin won't really be re-routed to the auxillary bud sites. this happens to to phototropism (cells in the shade grow faster than the cells in the light). once the plant realizes the main cola is down then the plant will begin re-routing the auxin.

i don't think your stages will make a difference at all. just my opinion.


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[nemoscloset]

It is tied down but, do I have to tie the tip all the way down to the top of the soil?

To your other point should I just supercrop and FIM once the branches are long enough?

[nemoscloset]

It SNAPPED fuck!!

it hasnt completely broken off but... should I prop them back up?

[headshake]

no, leave it. you essentially just super-cropped your lady. in the future you want to water at least an hour before trying to bend, preferrably the day before.


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[nemoscloset]

Ok thanks I was getting a little worried.