First attempt to LST - Whats your thoughts?

[Cannabiskollektivet]

Hello AFN family.

Its day 21 and the girls looks good (i think, opinions are welcome ) but I'm experiencing a problem with height. My babies leaves are touching the edge of thepot and it hurts me to see them like that! Maybe Week 4 and 5 i'll start seeing some height growth? As of right now they are around 10 cm in height.

Anyways I tried to do some light LST, what do you guys think about it? See attached pictures.

Peace and Love!

 

[JSH1973]

Don't worry about the height, it will come quicker than you think, mine was probably only 6 inches tall at 6 weeks old, now there's hardly room for them in the tent

 

[Cannabiskollektivet]

Don't worry about the height, it will come quicker than you think, mine was probably only 6 inches tall at 6 weeks old, now there's hardly room for them in the tent

Ah, thanks for the reassurance mate. Gotta work on that patienece... xD

 

[DCLXVI]

Are you using wire? I think wider ribbon is recommended to avoid damage to the stem. If you can find ribbon it is probably safer.

 

[Cannabiskollektivet]

Are you using wire? I think wider ribbon is recommended to avoid damage to the stem. If you can find ribbon it is probably safer.

I'm using twist tie, they recommended it in my local hydrogrow store but if its too harsh on the plants i'll switch asap. But do the LST look fine except for that?

 

[saskraider12]

I'm using twist tie, they recommended it in my local hydrogrow store but if its too harsh on the plants i'll switch asap. But do the LST look fine except for that?

I go to the dollar store and buy pipe cleaners, they work like a charm and you get about 100 for a buck.

 

[DCLXVI]

Just add a little more everyday.

 

[hope2grow]

Fill your pots to the max next time buddy.. that'll stop your leaves hitting the pot.. dont be afraid to get that soil right to the top.. assuming it is soil.. cuz it will alllllllllways sink an inch or so anyway. What strain have you got in there??

 

[Capt.Quirk]

I'm using twist tie, they recommended it in my local hydrogrow store but if its too harsh on the plants i'll switch asap. But do the LST look fine except for that?

I'm with @saskraider12, Pipe cleaner are easier on the plant and easier to work with. Do you have a plan for a growth pattern or just experimenting with LST?

 

[budsponge]

I have found that using a length of the stretchy green garden tape (that is about a half inch wide) and a binder clip is a simple way to widen the side leaves of your plants. I use a length of tape that will stretch from the pot rim and up and over the branch I want to train and down to the pot rim. I hold both ends of the tape and pull down gently. When you are happy with the branches new location, clip both sides of the loop to the pot edge with a binder clip. With this method it's easy to increase or decrease the restraint. I usually pull the four main side branches down gently and stop. Then return the next day and pull down a bit more, The soft green tape doesn't damage the plant.
Budsponge