Tie down experiment

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by Jarah.e, Jul 1, 2019.

  1. #1 Jarah.e, Jul 1, 2019
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    Just trying to see how well this tie down method works on this guy


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  2. #2 Sade, Jul 1, 2019
    Called LST (low stress training) it is my favorite technique.
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  3. #3 Jarah.e, Jul 1, 2019
  4. #4 Jmal1031, Jul 1, 2019
    I’d just be worried about the zip tie hurting the stem. I’d buy the correct string for LST


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  5. #5 tooslow, Jul 1, 2019
    Suggestion;
    Ditch the tie wrap.
    Use something gentler. Be careful snipping that one off!
    *I* use arts & crafts pipe cleaners (twice the regular length).
    LST is my favorite part of growing.
    Have fun!
     
  6. #6 Sade, Jul 1, 2019
    Any time is ok. Like the other blade said "zip tie may hurt" want to use plant wire or barn yarn preferably. I like barn yarn the best. Also make sure to be careful. I have definitely snapped a stem or two.
     
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  7. #7 Han-Bolo, Jul 1, 2019
    I take hangars from the dry cleaners and I cut it down into like 6 inch pieces and bend a hook at the top to hold the stem down. I push them into the soil and hook the stem I want to train. Super easy.
     
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  9. #9 Jarah.e, Jul 1, 2019
    That’s from when I had it on a support I’m too scared to cut it off now that the stem has grown more but I should really get around to cutting it off but I’m using normal wire with rubber casing to do my LST


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  10. #10 Jarah.e, Jul 1, 2019
    That zip tie was from when it was on a support early on in seedling. I just am to scared to try cut it off now the stem has grown I’m actually using wire with rubber casing for my LST ties



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  11. #11 Trippy6Mafia, Jul 8, 2019
    Im literally at the same point of l.s.t. as you right now but. I agree I had to switch tie downs something they will let them slide through but not cut. This is my first time trying light stress and I'm experimenting with 6 dif. Plants same strain, sane soil, diff nutes. Differing led lights. 20190707_234221.jpg 20190707_234124.jpg 20190707_234043.jpg

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  12. #12 Trippy6Mafia, Jul 8, 2019
    So I'm currently stretching her lower for a good canopy o believe she was fimmed 1 week ago. But your picture caught my eye. I think the method you used would work for this plant specifically when she's a week older and I have steer he'd her down. But do you have any does and fonts with tying every cola. Down or would you recommend a homemade scrog net. Thanks 20190707_234124.jpg

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