gardengardian7
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Any LST Members?
Any Tips On LST?
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RetiredMatthebrute
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I dont vert grow but with LST basically you tie down your tallest growth to promote growth to the smaller branches. no matter what it will grow towards the light. not really sure what advice you need or are looking for,.
gardengardian7
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I pretty much did tie the main stem to my 6 week old plant down to allow light to get to lower branches. I was just a little concerned if i did the right thing at her stage. Her being my very first grow and experience. I just felt it was time to make some type of adjustment instead of just watering and checking on her. How does she look? And thanks for the response and bittle of knowledge.
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jacksthc
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topping and lst will give u a large even canopy if done right
just ask if you need any help
gardengardian7
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From my understanding, is to be careful with the branches and spread them evenly under a trellis? I could also use some tips to take into consideration to come out successful with my first grow. Thanks for all help!
Peace to all the fine growers.
RetiredMatthebrute
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the method you speak of is called ScROG, i wont go into details here as there is tons of great articles already written up.From my understanding, is to be careful with the branches and spread them evenly under a trellis? I could also use some tips to take into consideration to come out successful with my first grow. Thanks for all help!
but yes, basically you tie the top down like you have and the side branching will grow upwards thinking it is the new "top", continue keeping that top tied down (below all other "nodes") and the side nodes or nodes further up will think they are tops and grow upward. you want to fill the screen in by training anything getting too big down while the other younger branches catch up. guide them into the "trellis" or Scrog screen holes so you have a even canopy. then you cut off anything under the screen at about week 2-3 of flower.
this allows for great light distribution to all nodes and removing the lower nodes under the screen ensures better energy/food distribution to only the nice canopy buds. this gives you nicer/harder/bigger. buds.
RetiredMatthebrute
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if your up for a long read this may help, i didnt read it but....its long lol
https://www.rollitup.org/t/good-scrog-bible.172536/
https://www.rollitup.org/t/good-scrog-bible.172536/
gardengardian7
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I like the sound of that thought.
I plan to veg for a few months longer. What would be a good estimated time "low stress training" in a 48x24x60 grow tent?
RetiredMatthebrute
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6-8 weeks in hydro, 8-10 in soil. that would be my guess and thats from a established seedling or clone.
RetiredMatthebrute
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about something like this.
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RetiredMatthebrute
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by that point in hydro or soil the plant has a well established root system and is growing well. also if your in soil think 10 gal tote or bigger. same with hydro as well, the longer you vef the bigger the container you will need to hold all them roots.
jacksthc
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2 plants in that space would be goodI like the sound of that thought.
topping above the 3rd set of nodes and pull the shoots down, I would say 6 weeks in veg if your growing in soil
gardengardian7
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Its ironic that you mention a 10 gallon or bigger. I have a 7g pot on the way. The great Amazon... I have her in a 5g bucket right now in the RO. I just transp'd her this month. I was going to put her in the 7 but then i thought, i should transplant her in something bigger before i start flower.
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gardengardian7
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I did a cut on my big plant but for some reason i feel like i didnt do it right. I moved on her with precision but it just feels like i didnt cut enough. You kniw what i mean?
jacksthc
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what are you talking about lol
10 gal pot in a 48x24x60
2x 3 gal buckets is all that is needed
gardengardian7
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I just did the very top yesterday and they have grown since. But it seems as is i should have cut at least two nodes down.
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jacksthc
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you have done it in the right place but I would have waited, till the 2 small shoots was double the size (waited 3-4 days more)
it will still work really well but it will take a little longer to grow
all the side shoots should grow quicker than the top shoots, so in a week or two, you should have 4-6 top shoots, pull the shoots down level and flower
thinking about it does the lower shoots/nodes stay short or do they grow like a Christmas tree ?
(some strains, the lower shoots don't grow much, crappy for lsting plants )
it will still work really well but it will take a little longer to grow
all the side shoots should grow quicker than the top shoots, so in a week or two, you should have 4-6 top shoots, pull the shoots down level and flower
thinking about it does the lower shoots/nodes stay short or do they grow like a Christmas tree ?
(some strains, the lower shoots don't grow much, crappy for lsting plants )
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gardengardian7
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Yea i know what you mean. But i had planned to veg for a few month. BUDGET REASONS. I have a 400w mh/hps comming in two months. And i know they're going to get bigger once i put them under it.This is why i want to start LST so by the time i meet the dead line for hps id have a nice even canopy thus the larger container so that i dont run into root bound. Ive been budgetting all the way on fixed income. Im just trying to strategize. And stretch my experience at the same time you know.what are you talking about lol
10 gal pot in a 48x24x60
2x 3 gal buckets is all that ded
gardengardian7
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Nice! But as you can see, i posted my sophisticated dilemma. Shes already 6 week and 1 day i cant put her into flower for another 60 days till im ab l e to put her under the 400w hps. Im trying to make a positive statement with my first grow. And do a nice pruduction. Its just that im only managing $1000 monthly at this time. So withal though im just trying to be polished as a newbster. But i appreciate all of you guys knowledge and wisdom. I hope i didnt bore anyone. Im aiming to be one of the best. And i know its a long ride.....
Thanks alot bros.