Extreme LST !

Lockedin

Lockedin

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No - right around 5.5 weeks from seed.

Top dressed with Dr. Earth All Purpose 2-2-2 at full strength - 1/4 cup per pot. Hopefully gives 'em a jump start.

Nodes 1 & 2 were removed, then I made her take a near-right angle turn and re-potted asymmetrically. Almost 9 nodes on her now - probably top soon to refocus energy laterally.

This strain stayed really compact on my first grow - barely 2 feet tall - but total yield was about 13 oz from 6 plants. - not bad for a first run.
Looks to be very compact again, less than an inch between nodes.
 
Lockedin

Lockedin

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Same plant, 36 hours later.

Made a training tool with bamboo skewers.
Simple cross shape, insert vertical into soil and press down branches with horizontal to desired height. Also used the bar to manipulate fan leaves for light exposure - the horizontal bar at the top was removed after the branches were guided under the bar.
The "top" branches will be tucked under the bar when they get long enough.
I'll let them go more vertical after clearing the bar, but still train to the edge of the pot.
"Lower" fan leaves removed for circulation - the other large fans will be pruned when the associated branches are long enough - I figure when the leaf is in total shade from its branch.
Plants seem to like the 2-2-2 - nice color.

Topping - If my count is correct, then I have 18 edit - 16 17 :eyesmoke:branches right now. Thinking of topping when I have 20 - 24 total.

Pic from this afternoon:
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plantastic

plantastic

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Lockedin said:
Same plant, 36 hours later.

Made a training tool with bamboo skewers.
Simple cross shape, insert vertical into soil and press down branches with horizontal to desired height. Also used the bar to manipulate fan leaves for light exposure - the horizontal bar at the top was removed after the branches were guided under the bar.
The "top" branches will be tucked under the bar when they get long enough.
I'll let them go more vertical after clearing the bar, but still train to the edge of the pot.
"Lower" fan leaves removed for circulation - the other large fans will be pruned when the associated branches are long enough - I figure when the leaf is in total shade from its branch.
Plants seem to like the 2-2-2 - nice color.

Topping - If my count is correct, then I have 18 edit - 16 17 :eyesmoke:branches right now. Thinking of topping when I have 20 - 24 total.

Pic from this afternoon:
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Looking really good :)
 
hillbill

hillbill

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I have been topping at a couple weeks in veg, most training is done in first 24 days of flower light. Not opposed to squishing branches and stems with padded pliers though. Buds end up like “Mums” you see in fall at every supermarket and big box.
 
Lockedin

Lockedin

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aaaannnnd the same plant 13 days later ( 7 days 12/12)

Topped her for 15 branches total. This is my first time trying this, and I think I see where I can do better with use of space.
Continued to adjust LST to maintain a mostly flat top and expose new sites to light.

NOTE - "Bottom" branches seem to think they're new stalks - very thick with tight node spacing.

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Rurumo

Rurumo

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Lockedin said:
aaaannnnd the same plant 13 days later ( 7 days 12/12)

Topped her for 15 branches total. This is my first time trying this, and I think I see where I can do better with use of space.
Continued to adjust LST to maintain a mostly flat top and expose new sites to light.

NOTE - "Bottom" branches seem to think they're new stalks - very thick with tight node spacing.

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Looking good! I usually stick to the typical 8 cola mainline, but I love when people go crazy with bud sites. I did it once outside and the results were incredible. You're plant is looking very nice.
 
Lockedin

Lockedin

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Rurumo said:
Looking good! I usually stick to the typical 8 cola mainline, but I love when people go crazy with bud sites. I did it once outside and the results were incredible. You're plant is looking very nice.
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Thank you! :bigjoint:

That was the idea - to LST the main stalk almost 90 degrees, then LST the branches out to the sides to mimic a mainline.
I let her grow horizontally across the pot, then topped her. Interesting how it holds the "natural" Christmas tree shape, just on its side.
I love the organization of mainlines, but I didn't want a long veg and multiple toppings.
Ended up vegging 5 weeks anyway to get the growth I wanted.

The part I'm finding odd is that the "Bottom" branches - especially the one pointing to the upper left of the picture above - seem to think that they are main stalks. Nodes are less than half the distance apart when compared to other branches.
 
Lockedin

Lockedin

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Lockedin said:
aaaannnnd the same plant 13 days later ( 7 days 12/12)

Topped her for 15 branches total. This is my first time trying this, and I think I see where I can do better with use of space.
Continued to adjust LST to maintain a mostly flat top and expose new sites to light.

NOTE - "Bottom" branches seem to think they're new stalks - very thick with tight node spacing.
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Another 8 days down.

Gave her a haircut - inward facing shade leaves & low leaves.
I really need to wait before bending them over next time....
"Top" of the plant is at the top of the pic. Some of the Christmas tree shape is lost; Branch Structure showing.
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The bowl shape makes me think I could use branches better. Upskirt - very twisted stalk.
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EasyGrowerUk

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Lockedin said:
Another 8 days down.

Gave her a haircut - inward facing shade leaves & low leaves.
I really need to wait before bending them over next time....
"Top" of the plant is at the top of the pic. Some of the Christmas tree shape is lost; Branch Structure showing.
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The bowl shape makes me think I could use branches better. Upskirt - very twisted stalk.
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Now your copying me lol (hair cut/ bowl shape)
I was Gavin on thctalk ;)

your doing a great job :)
 
hillbill

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