GEAYAAAHHHH! My first attempt at LST did not go well...

[BR2K]

So, my Acapulco Gold has been getting pretty bushy. I decided to start hands-on with low stress training, as I have limited vertical space to play with. I'm using long pipe cleaners to secure my branches. The first one worked pretty good. Somehow, during the second attempt, I broke off the branch right at the base. No possibility of taping.

No questions or appeals for help, just sympathetic ears Learn from my mistake.

[UndergroundFarmer]

You could always try to make a clone of it if it hasn't been too long. Otherwise, damn! I like Acapulco Gold too - I'm growing out a mom to clone for the next grow.

[SoOrbudgal]

Imma really sorry I will cry witcha clone it !

[BR2K]

Thanks guys. I didn't even consider cloning, so i ran to the trash...nope. Hopefully, my AG will soldier on.

[Obi-Wan]

I’ve broken more than my share of branches, still do sometimes. I wish I could say it gets better but it sucks to break a branch, no way around it. That being said, the benefits of LST far outweigh the cons of breaking a branch so breaking a branch here and there won’t stop me.

[MrHappy81]

I feel your pain. It has happened to me many times. I just ran with it as nothing i could do. Basically take it as a learning curve. Good luck

[vostok]

any cracks or cuts are fixed with any tape and a smear of honey !
yes honey its about the only thing natural thats antiseptc

...clonex can work too

[stump]

take your time when doing lst. Just bend it a little then next day a little more. Also as soon as i can tie down a branch i start. also try to tie down close to the end of the limb. But take your time and everyday pull down gradually.

[dphipps1020]

That sucks. I'm going to be positive though and say at least it was just one branch and you didn't wishbone the whole manifold. Done that a few times and it sucks.

[BR2K]

True that!