Cool LST trick.

Hey guys and gals. I recently picked up this item from my local hydro store for LST. I tied my girl down and went along my business as usual. Then today I had an idea! The stuff I got was essentially a roll of bread tie. What I did was pull my plant down a little and twisted a loop into the tie. Now if I grab the loop and twist it works as a pulley system and pulls the branch down slowly. Check the photos to see what I mean.

 

[shovel1966]

I have the same roll only in a green color. It looks as it it works well for you also. Cool technique and thanks for posting the photos. Looking great.

 

[fatcalvin]

Hey shovel. Yea I figured I would give it a try. I see a lot of others using thin metal and making hooks to pull branches around. This one got a little bigger than expect so I wanted to keep her short. I’m going to try to turn it so that the branch is facing downward at about a 45 angle.

 

[fatcalvin]

Here is the aftermath of a little topping and tie down.

 

[MI_sterGreen]

Here's what I use. I like them because its like a splint for the branch (think like the one you wear when you hurt or break a finger) and keeps the branch from breaking when bent too far. Attaches with rubber bands, so they don't pinch the stems.

 

[McDee]

Hey guys and gals. I recently picked up this item from my local hydro store for LST. I tied my girl down and went along my business as usual. Then today I had an idea! The stuff I got was essentially a roll of bread tie. What I did was pull my plant down a little and twisted a loop into the tie. Now if I grab the loop and twist it works as a pulley system and pulls the branch down slowly. Check the photos to see what I mean. View attachment 1247491View attachment 1247489View attachment 1247488View attachment 1247490

I wouldnt use that stuff!!! Sorry to tell you that, but very easy to cut and slice your girls. I use to use it and then I topped my plant on accident. Edges are way to sharp to recommend it, I switched to soft rubber ties. Much safer to use on something so important. Everything was fine with them until I cut my plant in half lol. Night and day difference between the 2. Even if you just make a loop for part that is touching plant. Not much more in cost, and never have to worry. Here is miracle grow brand but other make them as well. Stay lifted.

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[McDee]

Here's what I use. I like them because its like a splint for the branch (think like the one you wear when you hurt or break a finger) and keeps the branch from breaking when bent too far. Attaches with rubber bands, so they don't pinch the stems. View attachment 1252039

I like these too.

 

[MI_sterGreen]

I wouldnt use that stuff!!! Sorry to tell you that, but very easy to cut and slice your girls. I use to use it and then I topped my plant on accident. Edges are way to sharp to recommend it, I switched to soft rubber ties. Much safer to use on something so important. Everything was fine with them until I cut my plant in half lol. Night and day difference between the 2. Even if you just make a loop for part that is touching plant. Not much more in cost, and never have to worry. Here is miracle grow brand but other make them as well. Stay lifted.

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Another reason I like the stem trainers. If you want to train more, you can use the twisty ties and hook them to the plastic instead of your stems

 

[McDee]

Another reason I like the stem trainers. If you want to train more, you can use the twisty ties and hook them to the plastic instead of your stems

I use rain science and fabric pot which I put grommets on. Run rubber tie from it to branch. I need to keep them low, more of a bush. With the trainer looks like they get little taller. I like how it works and the stability it seems to have. Would use when I have more space. Nice product for sure.

 

[MI_sterGreen]

I use rain science and fabric pot which I put grommets on. Run rubber tie from it to branch. I need to keep them low, more of a bush. With the trainer looks like they get little taller. I like how it works and the stability it seems to have. Would use when I have more space. Nice product for sure.

I usually run the trainers on my mothers and photo period plants. My next run of autos are going in these 2 gallons. Great minds think alike