Extend Lst Trained Branches Beyond The Pots Outer Walls?

Discussion in 'Plant Training' started by bockscar, May 25, 2014.

  1. So, ive been doing all forms of training on these 2 plants. Ive been super cropping along the way, but I basically got a "LBH 4-way LST" style bush going. I think he topped more than i did (only did initial top at 3rd internode from seedling). Beside the difference, proud to say my bushes look (almost) as awesome as his do.
    \nWELL...now im a little stuck because ive done all the LST and super cropping I can....well not super cropping since you can always pinch here and there. I still want to keep my plant AS short as possible...but i dont think i can tie down the tops anymore since thatll tie them down past the support of the pot. All the LST I have seen basically contains the training within the bounds of the pot, so im wondering if its ok to go past the point of having the pot below the growth tops for support.
    \nAll the stuff that I have seen extending past the pot has been a ScrOG...and I dont really wanna do that cuz i think it looks suspicious (outdoor grow in airpots). Im likely to try and wrap the 4 main shoots around the pot rim in a swastika looking shape to try and maximize the space....but its already pretty full so not sure i have enough room to even do that.
    \nDisclaimer: not a racist, or nazi sympathizer. Swastika seems like best shape to utilize all the space/support from the pot you grow in.

     
  2. could always put stakes in the ground and tie off to em?? :confused_2:
     
  3. So stick a stake into the pot at 45 degree angle or so, and then tie to that?
     
    Kinda confused. Ended up doing an extra wrap around the pot into that swastika shape i mentioned. I think once I do that Im done training, beyond the occasional super crop to slow her down.
     
  4. Lay 4 dowels/metal rods whatever, over the top of the pot in a hashtag fashion. Drill 4 holes through the rim of the pot and zip tie the rods in place where they meet. You now have 8 tie down spots all around your container.
     
  5. Not really sure what youre asking.

    If youre asking if you can grow it below the base of the pot like a swastika then plz see the thread in my sig. I explain how to do that very well and show the results.

    The plant will train anyway you desire
     
  6. BOOM!
     
    thanks!
     

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