When to Start LST

FreshOffTheCut

FreshOffTheCut

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Hello friends :D

Mars Hydro TS1000, light is at 12" from highest canopy, FF Ocean Forest, 2.5' x 2.5' x 5' tent.

Please see pictures below & 2 questions.

1. Is it beneficial or makes no difference to remove leaves with signs of issues? I bought these ladies as clones and they already had deficiency signs on a couple leaves and wanted to know if it makes any difference to remove or leave them.

2. One plant is taller than the other, but it's at 9" already almost 10". When is a good time to start LST? I've topped each plant once and the new growth is beginning to split into 2. Do I begin LST when those 2 sprouts have made a long enough shoot to tie each side down? Do I tie one side down and top again?

Just want opinions. Might be over complicating it, but that's what we newbies do best :cool::cool:
 

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Phytoplankton

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First, are they autos or photos? For photos Yes, start lst when the topped shoots can be manipulated, actually the same for autos, now after that I would not do any more topping on an auto. You could top the photo again, but it kind of depends on how much room you have and how long you’re going to veg.
 
FreshOffTheCut

FreshOffTheCut

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Phytoplankton said:
First, are they autos or photos? For photos Yes, start lst when the topped shoots can be manipulated, actually the same for autos, now after that I would not do any more topping on an auto. You could top the photo again, but it kind of depends on how much room you have and how long you’re going to veg.
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They're photos. I only have a 5ft tent, and the light probably takes up a good 6 in from the top at max height. So I can only veg for a month or 2. This is only my second grow. Getting acclimated to trying different things.
 
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Phytoplankton

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FreshOffTheCut said:
They're photos. I only have a 5ft tent, and the light probably takes up a good 6 in from the top at max height. So I can only veg for a month or 2. This is only my second grow. Getting acclimated to trying different things.
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Top em once then, and then play around with the lst, just about keeping the plant low with lots of bud sites. There’s really no wrong way. Have some fun with it and learn what works for you.
 
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