LST pro needed

StonedBlownSkiller

StonedBlownSkiller

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Ok so what I have done is used UBs topping technique and I have one plant that is growing what looks to be 4 or 6 main colas and I have another plant that I tried fimming but it just looks like I got a growth with most of its leaves whacked off so I dont know if it even worked on it.
My question is what is a good way to LST 4 or more main colas. Im growing in a closet so I need to try and keep em short as Im sure these plants will grow to be 6 ft. or so. Ive read threads upon threads of LST and watched alot of vids and even considered a SCOG op but am deciding to LST. I get conflicting stories about when and how to start so Im looking for someone with some experience and photos to share. It would be a great help.
I am new to growing indoors and this is my first one. Learning and experimenting with new methods and so far Im doing good with not knowiing what Im doing for real. Im slowly gaining a vast knowledge of growing so if anyone wants to save some data in my mind,,,,,,post it up.

First pic is topped and second one is Fuck I missed.
 

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SlimSim

SlimSim

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Take the top and bend it. The lower branches will grow and you tie 'em down as they grow.
Easy as that.
 
SlimSim

SlimSim

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An easy way I found it to pierce holes around your pot. You take a cord (not too thin, you don'T want to hurt your plant). Then you go around the portion you want to bend with the rope and attach it to the hole. I prefer not doing any nods around the stems themselves, thats why I use the holes.

Another way is to suspend weight to your branches.

Don't be scared, plants are flexible, you will be surprised of the results!
 
StonedBlownSkiller

StonedBlownSkiller

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SlimSim said:
An easy way I found it to pierce holes around your pot. You take a cord (not too thin, you don'T want to hurt your plant). Then you go around the portion you want to bend with the rope and attach it to the hole. I prefer not doing any nods around the stems themselves, thats why I use the holes.

Another way is to suspend weight to your branches.

Don't be scared, plants are flexible, you will be surprised of the results!
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I was worried just toppin em. but ok i bend away......how long should i wait?
 
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harinama

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you'll see the lower budding joints begin to turn upward a few days after lsting. Usually i lst all my plants through early veg to create a candleabra the width of the pot by lsting each branch in a different direction, like spokes on a wheel. I use 5" wire that i bent into a hook shape and adjust outward as the branches grow until they are out to the edge.
 
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jbo

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i use 10 gallon totes for pots that way i have plenty of surface area to pin down to. i use wire coat hangers that i cut the hook out of and then cut into two v shape pieces for stakes. usually takes 15 to 20 stakes per tote. then just bend, stake, grow, bend, stake, grow you get it. good luck.
 
Miss MeanWeed

Miss MeanWeed

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Most times I use a rubber band around the pot and loop a bit of string around the branch to be tied down, and use the rubber band to hold the string in place. It's very easy to adjust position and tension using bands.

If the plant has a decent stalk sometimes I will tie the strings around that.
 
StonedBlownSkiller

StonedBlownSkiller

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Miss MeanWeed said:
Most times I use a rubber band around the pot and loop a bit of string around the branch to be tied down, and use the rubber band to hold the string in place. It's very easy to adjust position and tension using bands.

If the plant has a decent stalk sometimes I will tie the strings around that.
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thats what I was thinking.
 
Mr. Cheetah

Mr. Cheetah

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StonedBlownSkiller said:
any extra special style or technique? what should I use to tie em down? I need experience
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jus tie the fuken plant down mate. just experiment. cant go wrong with that technique. ive broke branches doin scrog and they just regenerate. its not coincidence ppl call this plants weed :mrgreen:
P.S. there is one thing u can do actually. jus a lil tip: water the plants before doin any kind of training. this way their branches are more flexible.
 
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