LST - buds too heavy?

bjeminyro

Active Member
Hey guys,
Moderately skilled grower here trying to take it to the next level this season. I got a bunch of guerilla plants going right now and I've LST'd most of them. They're about 4-6 feet in length/height and I'm starting to wonder once they begin to flower will they be more apt to fall over as opposed to the girls I let go naturally? If so, what are some techniques you guys use to prevent such issues? Thanks.
 

cjishigh

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We need some pics man. More pics the more replies. lol were all stoner's that love to adore pot!
 

Burger Boss

Well-Known Member
Well BJ, first, PIX would help. That said, all the contorting and convolutions of the LST process tends to strengthen the bud bearing branches, allowing them to take the additional weight. If you spot a massive bud that looks like it's going to fall or go down, support it with floral tape, it always works for me. Good luck & good grow.......BB
 

stoopy

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LST is always good for plants that get too tall and are prone to fall over on themselves late in the season whether it's the bud weight or rain, if you bend your plant it will reinforce its stalk, but, better during veg state, and be careful because one usually needs to stake for support once the plant is leaning lower, you don't want it too close close to the ground in the fall, (dew, moisture, etc...) the stalk could snap, pulling your plants down sideways is always good for height issues, but you should then stake them to give them extra support once they are lowered, if not, the stalk and or roots/soil will not support the plant. Plants that have been LST'd need support.
 
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