J Obadiah
Well-Known Member
OBADIAHS GARDEN
COVID KUSH 2020
Strain: Big Bud (Nirvana)
Type: Indica 85/15
Flowering: ~65 days
Height: Medium
Yield: ~20 oz per plant.
Environment: Outdoor.
Currently: (19 Days)
Medium: Soil/Hydroton
Good Evening/Morning/Day Growbadiahs!
In my Garden, I like to experiment and learn new things about cannabis (and sometimes other crops, too). To that end, I have decided to go ahead and attempt to utilize LST at a much earlier-than-normal time. Normally, I wouldn't be doing LST until a bit later on, but I want to see what happens when I train them very early, so I have done the first initial bend & secure (as close to 90° as possible) as well as a second bend & secure (90° parallel to the ground for a total of 2 bends). I've attached pictures below.
My question(s):
1) Is it a mistake to have LST'd them this early?
2) Should I remove the second securing clip so that it's just one bend in the stalk?
3) Should I remove the clips altogether and let them go back to being upright?
This is a peek at my homemade setup. Its purpose is just to provide enough light to keep them happy while theyre inside at night.
This is a sideview of the three LST'd girls. Managed to get a good bend outta each of them. I have a easy way of transplanting them so the paper clips won't be a problem.
Plant #1 of 5. She has a bit of an issue with the little yellow dots, but it's nothing we can't fix with some Neem or Grow Safe. These will be LSTd a bit later but what do you think? Should I bend them now? They all be topped when necessary.
This is a great view of what I'm trying to do: Spiral plant. Now, I'm not looking to make a bonsai but I would like input on what y'all think on this one: I'm debating between taking off the second paper clip allowing her to get a bit bigger before putting the paper clip back on OR letting them be.
A different angle on the second bend.
As you can tell from this pic, I haven't added the second paper clip for a second bend, rather I have intensions to let her get bigger then put the clip on.
So as you can tell, there are a few minor issues, but I've never actually done this method this early.
I read a FANTASTIC primer by another user and it was very helpful, can anyone point me to a good resource for early LST or seedling LST?
I would like to understand more about what I am about to experience as these girls continue to grow. Obviously I'm just looking to control the height of my plants as my fence is only 72", but I'm also trying to become more effective in production.
Thanks for stopping by!
COVID KUSH 2020
Strain: Big Bud (Nirvana)
Type: Indica 85/15
Flowering: ~65 days
Height: Medium
Yield: ~20 oz per plant.
Environment: Outdoor.
Currently: (19 Days)
Medium: Soil/Hydroton
Good Evening/Morning/Day Growbadiahs!
In my Garden, I like to experiment and learn new things about cannabis (and sometimes other crops, too). To that end, I have decided to go ahead and attempt to utilize LST at a much earlier-than-normal time. Normally, I wouldn't be doing LST until a bit later on, but I want to see what happens when I train them very early, so I have done the first initial bend & secure (as close to 90° as possible) as well as a second bend & secure (90° parallel to the ground for a total of 2 bends). I've attached pictures below.
My question(s):
1) Is it a mistake to have LST'd them this early?
2) Should I remove the second securing clip so that it's just one bend in the stalk?
3) Should I remove the clips altogether and let them go back to being upright?
This is a peek at my homemade setup. Its purpose is just to provide enough light to keep them happy while theyre inside at night.
This is a sideview of the three LST'd girls. Managed to get a good bend outta each of them. I have a easy way of transplanting them so the paper clips won't be a problem.
Plant #1 of 5. She has a bit of an issue with the little yellow dots, but it's nothing we can't fix with some Neem or Grow Safe. These will be LSTd a bit later but what do you think? Should I bend them now? They all be topped when necessary.
This is a great view of what I'm trying to do: Spiral plant. Now, I'm not looking to make a bonsai but I would like input on what y'all think on this one: I'm debating between taking off the second paper clip allowing her to get a bit bigger before putting the paper clip back on OR letting them be.
A different angle on the second bend.
As you can tell from this pic, I haven't added the second paper clip for a second bend, rather I have intensions to let her get bigger then put the clip on.
So as you can tell, there are a few minor issues, but I've never actually done this method this early.
I read a FANTASTIC primer by another user and it was very helpful, can anyone point me to a good resource for early LST or seedling LST?
I would like to understand more about what I am about to experience as these girls continue to grow. Obviously I'm just looking to control the height of my plants as my fence is only 72", but I'm also trying to become more effective in production.
Thanks for stopping by!
