HydroKid239
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I topped this girl in half at 6 nodes and have been LST’ing the hell out of her ever since. This is my current grow, and couldn’t be happier so far. 
Extreme LST !
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Lockedin
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Absolutely - just make sure that the part that you hook on the plant is soft and thick enough to avoid cutting the plant's skin.
I was really worried on the first couple attempts, so I used pipe cleaners.
I chose to anchor to the floor because the plant is going to extend over the sides by more than a little.
re: alligator clips - great idea for the lower attachment.
Lockedin
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Update 03/17
The girl I've been featuring has been a joy to work with - growth rate and node spacing are perfect for LST, and I've only removed 3 leaves so far.
Here's an overhead of her - same as before, just a bit larger. (lights on, so I turned it B&W)
LST Plant #2 - I gave her the same LST as her sister above, but this plant has been extremely bushy
- looked like a dome shape (1st pic), 5w white flashlight could hardly make it through the base of the plant (pic 2)
After - removed almost all leaves that shaded growth sites. Removed 2 branches from the bottom that were going nowhere.
This revealed the plant's structure nicely. This plant has much tighter node spacing, and more branches because of that - 24 if my count is right, I've been holding out to fill the tent, hoping for 30 branches (arbitrary number that I came up with before starting this grow).
Her branches seem to have a ton of nodes as well - thinking that I was stoned and didn't pop an OG seed.........
The girl I've been featuring has been a joy to work with - growth rate and node spacing are perfect for LST, and I've only removed 3 leaves so far.
Here's an overhead of her - same as before, just a bit larger. (lights on, so I turned it B&W)
LST Plant #2 - I gave her the same LST as her sister above, but this plant has been extremely bushy
- looked like a dome shape (1st pic), 5w white flashlight could hardly make it through the base of the plant (pic 2)
After - removed almost all leaves that shaded growth sites. Removed 2 branches from the bottom that were going nowhere.
This revealed the plant's structure nicely. This plant has much tighter node spacing, and more branches because of that - 24 if my count is right, I've been holding out to fill the tent, hoping for 30 branches (arbitrary number that I came up with before starting this grow).
Her branches seem to have a ton of nodes as well - thinking that I was stoned and didn't pop an OG seed.........
Lockedin
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....and another 12 days of growth.
They've been flipped to a 11.5 / 12.5 light schedule.
The largest plant now extends about 12" / 30cm over the side of the pot, height is about 8" lol.
The others are progressing nicely - they'll get another haircut in about a week to keep budsites exposed.
They continue LST until the end of the stretch, they all restraints will be removed and I'll stop screwing with them till harvest.
One of the smaller ones has started to explode (far right pic). The "bottom" branch is higher than the "top" of the plant; and is now growing as if it thinks it's the main stalk now.
Overhead shots - the "bottom" of the plants is on the bottom of the picture.
They've been flipped to a 11.5 / 12.5 light schedule.
The largest plant now extends about 12" / 30cm over the side of the pot, height is about 8" lol.
The others are progressing nicely - they'll get another haircut in about a week to keep budsites exposed.
They continue LST until the end of the stretch, they all restraints will be removed and I'll stop screwing with them till harvest.
One of the smaller ones has started to explode (far right pic). The "bottom" branch is higher than the "top" of the plant; and is now growing as if it thinks it's the main stalk now.
Overhead shots - the "bottom" of the plants is on the bottom of the picture.
Joshjgreen
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I would be interested to see the plant with the main stems buried.
Lockedin
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I've been curious about that - maybe with one of my experimental seeds (from a herm).
I think (and right there the complications begin!):
That a buried main-stalk would behave similar to a downed & buried Redwood tree - each viable branch becomes a sub-tree --- the main trunk is still intact, just horizontal. -- Might get killer rooting, watering will suck (maybe a SIP)
Sort of the thought I'm trying here - just not buried.
My original thought was to grow a "regular, untopped, Christmas Trees shaped plant" - A Christmas Tree drawn on a table. --- I need to SCROG next time...
It's really interesting to see how apical dominance has had some branches thinking they're the main - hoping this translates to big buds!
So far I have not removed a single branch from seed, a couple are approaching 30 branches as of today.
I try to preserve leaves by tucking; but I do moderate pruning to remove shade leaves and under-leaves that are looking unhealthy.
I'm not topping either - curious how the main bud will come out with apical dominance nearly even.
medicaloutlaw
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Someone with a 3D printer could have a blast with this one!
Retired engineer
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I use a milk carton and wooden dowel to extend the plant beyond the limits of the 4 gallon fabric pot I am using. In the below, the main stalk is horizontal and runs to the left. Early on I grabbed the first branch that grew after the bend, and trained it to grow 180 degrees from the main stalk. I then trained the next branches that emerged into unobstructed positions. It’s all about symmetry in my world...
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MICHI-CAN
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Here you go. Main stem buried. No problem. Grew roots in the end. LOL.
EhCndGrower
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Not as impressive as above, but I’m proud of this here girl. Had a late start after my first seed was attacked by bugs in early veg. So restarted from seed, it’s been outside for 8.5 weeks now and I just LST the hell out of my Sugar Breath and the results have been great. Able to take some of the earlier growth and swing some weight back to the other side her garbage pail planter.
HydroKid239
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I was actually worried about that when I added soil to my pots. I wasn't even here to ask about it.. lol Thanks for the post.
StonedGardener
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Downright inspirational ! WOW dude...
Lockedin
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Just wondering, did you find MORE roots than average?
In other words, something worth pursuing?
I dig the look of it!
MICHI-CAN
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I grow roots. So always MORE roots. But yes. It did give me additional. No need for them though. Just the plant doing its thing. Did help with stability in the wind before I put the greenhouse up.