Low Stress Training - What is it? Does it Work?

Hello all,

     Here is a short post on how to perform LST or Low Stress Training on your cannabis plants. To put it simply LST is a method in which the apical bud [the top of the plant] is forced downward.

One method of Low Stress Training [ScroG]

This picture shows multiple rope/dental floss (whatever you fancy) in the form of a screen. This enables the lower lateral shoots to receive more sunlight/ artificial light than it had before. The lower branches will then become dominant apical shoots all reaching vertically for the light.

     Moreover, the plants main stock is being forced sideways. This causes the roots to respond by growing long and thicker roots than before. The larger roots in turn will receive more water + nutrients to feed on ultimately increasing the amount of foliage potential.

If you do not have multiple plants growing at the same time than the method above would not be your choice (there is another method that is easier for lesser plants). Really all you need is a thin line of string, some people use dental floss. Fasten the string to something sturdy and loop the rest of the string around the base of the plant above the cotyledons. This will promote root growth as your plant begins to grow. If your plant is already taller than ~10" be careful where you loop your string, you do not want to snap your baby. The top part of the plant is very sensitive but you want it to be forced downward so the lower shoots can have some light action. I suggest wrapping the string around the node (later shoot) that is 3rd-4th from the top. This area of the plant is still flexible but it is more mature and stronger than the stem above.

     I hope you found this somewhat useful. Happy Growing


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