Alternative Low Stress Training (LST) - Submitted for your consideration

[BR2K]

JeffInCanada Awesome idea...are you busy?

[MagicMike66]

Tbh it doesn’t look like the putty is doing anything to ‘train’ your plants. They all look like they’ve been left to grow naturally. If you train properly it’ll open out the plants which means more light get to buds below.

[JeffInCanada]

Make a putty compound that is total organic, totally non-toxic. Color it green and market it as grower's putty or something like that. You never know, it could take of eh.
(or get someone else to do all of this if you are too lazy )

[kenKgrow]

Sounds like a lot of work to me

I find the maintenance on my plants to be enjoyable, but that doesn't mean I don't try to simplify and refine it.

If your system of growing works for you, then do it.

You say you're lazy, but hey, being lazy could be the mother of invention.

[TOKABIGONE]

This drawing is not an example of perpetual motion...it's improbable motion, lol

[BR2K]

No Ma'am, I promise to be careful. One great aspect, it doesn't adhere to the plant. I also take care not to put it over bud sites.

[SoOrbudgal]

Hey i think that putty is a hoot of a idea, if it's not harming the plant grow with it. But if you see fungus under the wrap??? Just don't be tooooooo lazy LOL

[BR2K]

O.K., pride goeth before sloth...

[BR2K]

My GTXP is absolutely gorgeous and almost as tall as her much older sisters. I will likely need to employ plumber's putty, in the next week or so. I am still learning the in and outs of coco-coir and General Hydroponics' nutrient schedule. I do know that it will be my choice for future grows but that goes back to my laziness. I accept the constraints and will work to maximize my results within them.

[BR2K]

how lazy are you?

2lazy2ryt!

[hazenph]

how lazy are you?

[Farmbuck]

Still experimenting with my 18 inches "chop stick" and twisty, so I wanna see your Golden Tiger X Panama during her flowering. Oh did you see that from Ace ? I want some lolll

https://www.aceseeds.org/en/brands/green-mountain-seeds.html

I want the mountain gold one, a nice structure strain for my SCROG.

[OldManGrower]

Interesting take on the subject. I tried something similar using lead fishing weights attached to the ends of the branches with twisty ties. This works well and can be easily removed and relocated as the plant grows. However, I have now developed a new technique. I use those big strong paper clips designed for large stacks of paper. I attach them to the edges of my pots and use plant ties to tie the branch down to the edge of the paper clip. I use fabric pots so this works quite well for me but should work for most any pot with a smooth edge.

[BR2K]

I am pleased with my experiment. I intend to manipulate future crops, maximizing their exposure to light...maybe fun shapes too!
My canopy is relatively even, for a newbie. As my girls get taller I will apply the putty to the new, bendable, growth. Maybe directly opposite of previous bends? We'll see.

[BR2K]

UPDATE: (Day 45, 25, 25, 7) At this point, I am pleased with the progress. The smaller plants are my two (topped) White Widows at 25 days old. My Golden Tiger X Panama had it's 1st week Birfemday today. It's hidden behind the WW on the right.

I have found it necessary to wait until the fresh growth matures enough to retain the weight of the putty. Of course, it's perfectly customizeable...and reuseable.