LST resource ?

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S.Zombie

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Apr 9, 2023

• #1

Hey,

I can't quiet figure out where to start with LST. Are there any good resources that explain in simple, clear terms what to do?

Growing Auto's and they are in week 3.

I'm sure it's a simple process but I'm weary of doing it wrong.

 

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MtRainDog

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Apr 9, 2023

• #2

LST is any training that isn't topping or fimming.

A good start is to bend the main stalk over and down (and tie it down so it stays). This allows all the side branches to bush out.

 

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S.Zombie

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Apr 9, 2023

• #3

Does it matter that the leaves would be touching the medium or should they be cut off?

 

MtRainDog

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Apr 9, 2023

• #4

S.Zombie said:

Does it matter that the leaves would be touching the medium or should they be cut off?

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Doesn't really matter. The leaves will try and pick themselves up off the dirt anyway. Don't need to overthink it. It's called weed because it grows like a weed, and will grow in spite of you.

 

idioddity

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Apr 9, 2023

• #5

Here’s a bunch of info to start with…

https://www.growweedeasy.com/low-stress-training-lst

 

Boatguy

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Apr 9, 2023

• #6

Low Stress Training (LST) Guide

Hey everyone. I have explained to many people about the method of Low Stress Training, and more than one have told me that I should start a guide. So, here it is. To start, let me explain just what low stress training is. In the thread I will refer to it as (LST). All a training is, is making...

www.rollitup.org

 

medidedicated

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Apr 9, 2023

• #7

Let it grow until week 2.5 or else it is high stress and more damaging.

 

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HydroKid239

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Apr 9, 2023

• #8

Before bending over the top of your plant & tying down.. use another tie to anchor the base of the stalk. Tie it to remain in place as the plant is bent over in the opposite direction of your anchor.
Pinching the stem where you want the bend to be can help the stem from accidentally snapping on you.

 

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S.Zombie

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Apr 10, 2023

• #9

Thank you all, I managed to get this done. Was easy to do once I got started and happy with the results. Cheers.

 

MtRainDog

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Apr 10, 2023

• #10

medidedicated said:

Let it grow until week 2.5 or else it is high stress and more damaging.

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Nice, i love the training clips. Sadly my last batch is pretty much gone (they all broke eventually). Need my buddy to print me up another batch.

Took my cut, installed the clip, and viola, main cola back in action lol

 

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S.Zombie

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Apr 10, 2023

• #11

Are these suitable to use?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LUTER-Trainer-Branches-Bending-Training/dp/B08VS7WHQ5/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=YG1S7ULMYQPX&keywords=lst+plant+training+clips&qid=1681144603&refinements=p_85%3A20930949031&rnid=20930948031&rps=1&sprefix=lst%2Caps%2C647&sr=8-3