IntroductionAlright, well first I'm not taking credit for LST or anything this is just my way for doing another version of LST. For those who don't know LST stand for Low Stress Training, the purpose of this method is to promote lower growth, maximize branching and evenly distribute light to create mutliple large cola's rather than just a single cola. It is also very helpful for those growing in confinde spaces or just like a nice bushy plant. TheoryThe Idea behind this method of growing is to use string or twine to spread the banches out allowing light to reach the inner and lower brances of the plant, in my method I do this as a gradual process to eliminate the chances of breaking a stem or anything of that nature. There are many other ways to achive the same effect but most cause the plant a great deal of stress where as with my method the plant usually recovers in 12-24 hours rather than days. How-To Procedure and ExampleDepending on you comfort level with the plants you can begin when your plant is at it's 4th node otherwise I recomend around the 6th node, at this point your plant is around 5"-8" inches tall with side and lower bances developing. At this time It is time to begin the first step: Step 1: The first stage is to create a 90 degree bend in the main stalk, this allows even flow of water, sugar and energy to multiple branches. Step 2: The second stage is to keep new gowth parellel to the soil whenever possible to promote axial growth and keep branch growth rates even. Step 3: The third stage deals with the "hooking effect" which allows for easier tying and better flow (assisted by gravity) to each branch. Step 4: The forth stage is about weaving the branches and how u can continue using steps 2 and 3 to create a "bush" until you are ready to flower. ***Please see coresponding picture for more detail about how to do each stage as well as examples and tips. Hope you find this helpful and if you have any questions just ask!*** Vokal420
Yeah the last pic if of one plant in a 11 litre rubbermaid tub with about 9 litres of soil...Just trying to show whats possible using the method described above. That was done with no ventlation, and just 4-42watt CFLs.
wow! nice looking plant, can't belive you got all that from just 4-42watt CFLs. if i can ask, what did you yeild?
Purplesmokeman: ...Thanks for the compliments man, yup just 168 watts of CFL power! If I could tell you the yeild I would but I have 5 more days to wait before harvest...The plant above is Ms.Jane from my Second Grow Journal (see my sig for a link)...Theres alot of detail about her grow and I'll post the final numbers there as well. NewSalvia: I keep the plants all under 1 foot tall, Ms Jane is around 8-10 inches and fully done her stretch...I'll throw up some picks with measuring tape and lighter beside for reference....Veg on Ms. Jane was around 30 days from a 14 day old clone.
Tastes great, Less filling. (awesome) your style of lst is UNIQUE i love it. peace i am gonna go back to the journals(my home) -lex
Those pics really gave the plant justice. Amazing if you ask me. I just can't stop looking at the monster! nice nice nice agian nice....let us know on the yeild and of course the taste! Good looking out.
GUlfster: Thanks Man...I can't wait till i see someone else give it a try and see what their results are like! Purplesmokeman:lol...glad you like the pics, I did a little video fly threw but it was 17 megs so can't upload it here...As for the Yeild and taste, consider it done and done...
Your wave of innovations make Edison and Divinci lool like idiots! They'll never catch up now. Awesome tutorial *nod to the Fu master* If you want to post that vid, goto www.yousendit.com and use your email address, when it is done uploading just post the link.
Wicked Man! I owe ya a bowl...heres the link to the video: http://s48.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3B84ZLTN7YHFU1DB3259HUNK02
GUlfster: Glad you like the video, give it a go, I garentee you won't regret it! Gogo: Not bad for MS Paint eh? lol...I was high and did it all, surpised it turned out so well but thanks again man! Oh Yeah the Plant above was harvested 2 days ago, here's a pic of it hanging... I'll post the final weight once it's all dry...
Just the same as it works indoors, the idea is to get light where normally light can't make it (due to plant matter blocking the light)...So you could give your whole plant access to the suns full light...
Oh sorry completly forgot about that...Total Dry Yield was 2.51oz off of that one plant lit by 4x42 CFLs and no air circulation or reflector...I could have easily done much better but still 2.51oz for the 40 bucks it cost me for all the bulbs and sockets...no way I could do that without LST...