I am looking to try LST this year as last summer my plant was huge & I have limited space. Should I top my plant before tying it down? Thankyou for any help
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Looks to me like it's already been topped once? Give us more info did you grow it from seed, clone ?? It's going outside or staying indoors? Is that it's final pot, if so what size all this mattersSmoke Ganja create Peace Respect Nature don't trash the Planet
Soil grower with coco/perlite mixed in
indoor/outdoor grower
1 36"x36"x66" tent- Viparspectra P2500
1 3x3x6 tent- used in late spring for seedlings both veggies & weed. I have 2 viparspectar 450r for that tent.
I use a t-5 & 54watt CFL for seedlings
Sometimes i use plastic sometimes i use fabric grow containers
Currently using fish/guano during veg growth & FF Grow Big 6-4-4 teens to bloom. Once i see pre-flower i switch to
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So it has 3 stems at the top then looks like hence why i asked. If it's a photoperiod ( another guess ) you don't have to top it if you want to LST. But i would'nt use anything smaller than 15gal pot. What's your plan on anchoring it down? Topping as you " may " know doubles the bud sites so how are you going to top? Do you know how to start counting nodes?Smoke Ganja create Peace Respect Nature don't trash the Planet
Soil grower with coco/perlite mixed in
indoor/outdoor grower
1 36"x36"x66" tent- Viparspectra P2500
1 3x3x6 tent- used in late spring for seedlings both veggies & weed. I have 2 viparspectar 450r for that tent.
I use a t-5 & 54watt CFL for seedlings
Sometimes i use plastic sometimes i use fabric grow containers
Currently using fish/guano during veg growth & FF Grow Big 6-4-4 teens to bloom. Once i see pre-flower i switch to
Age Old Organics Bloom 5-10-5Comment
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You have really large internodal spacing which is a clear sign it is not getting enough light. Yes. It will be huge at that rate.
If it is a photoperiod I would top that at the first or second node and give it double the light and flatten out the remaining branches below the top.
The three headed top looks like a mutation to me. Had the same on one of my last autos.Flower Room: 11' x 7' x 7.5'H, 480w AC, 13gal/day dehumidifier, 1.5gal ultrasonic humidifier, 60gal (27gal usable) nute tank, 16" pedestal fan & 18" wall fan. Lighting and climate automated. Hand watering.
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As close as I can see on my computer, I don't see a nub at the topping. Could the third branch be from an unintentional FIM?
Friesians whatever you do, watch that first topping. If you pull those two new mains you will split the plant down the middle. Getting some tape in there and holding the main at the base of the stems will help keep it together.
If it does split, just wrap it up with some tape and search the main GWE website for easy fixes.
In the future, try to cut an inch above the nodes.Dab, you fool!
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I would top the 2 tallest ones back to the node below and FIM all the sprouts on the remaining plant. It may stunt if for a second from the stress but when it gets back into growth mode it'll explode into a thick, bushy plant but you have to follow what Bluey said and give it more light.
It looks like you have it located on your balcony. You may need to move it to a better location for it to get more light or use a grow light to supplement the light it needs. Pot looks to be a 3 gal nursery pot. If you're going to keep it in a pot and not in the ground I would transplant into a 15 gal bag so that you have enough soil to maintain the plants nutrient needs. I would do that first and give it a week or two to acclimate to it's new home then start doing LST.Comment
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I'm currently trying the manifold/LST combo, and it's been both super easy and low maintenance.
I'm growing in DWC though, so this may be a bit slower in soil.
I'd give it a try, it's very relaxing, like smokeable bonsai.
Current Grow:
- Pine Tar Kush {photoperiod}
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- MarsHydro grow tent {4'x4'x6'}
- DWC bucket
- Manifold/LSTComment
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