All depends on the grower. If u like the idea of having more colas rather than one fat cola on top, then yes, it's very beneficial. U gotta remember tho, plants, like humans, respond differently to stress. Some plants love it and thrive, while some plants may not. All depends on the strain ur growing. So far, I have compared lst vs vertical and I must say that lst is the best way to not stress ur plants out too much.
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Both plants are the exact same age, just one has been lst'd. Either way, I'm happy I get to grow my own Meds. Just keep practicing and u will get it down. Lst is not rocket science, either ur plant will love it, or she will let u know quickly that she don't. And yes, if u do not have a strong enough branch system, u may need to add some stakes to help u hold up those buds once they start putting on weight. Keep up the good work and u will be very happy, 1) cause u grew it so be proud of it, 2) it's urs to smoke. So when shes ready to harvest, pack a bowl like u never packed one before, and enjoy the fruits of ur labor. Happy growing, and aloooooooooojahz.