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SweetIndica2
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If using a 1000W, is LST just as beneficial as using a smaller light? What is the best method to use with a 1000W Light for a high yield? LST, Topping, Fimming, or Leaving them untouched? I am planning on growing 12-16 Females in 3-4 Gallon pots, and although height is not an issue for me, anything over 3.5-4' or so and i will end up with wispy bottom buds. I am planning on them finishing at 3-3.5 Ft. Tall. I just want to be able to get the best yield possible out of my 1000W.
I didn't like Fimming/Topping when i ran Blockhead because i ended up with 2 Phenos were were 1' or more different in height, and although the stems were woody and thick there were so many massive tops that the stem couldn't support them and i had to keep them up with stakes. This is why i think LST would be the best since i can keep all of the plants bushy and at the same height, which will equate to more even light penetration. I would like atleast .7 gpw or so out of my next grow.
I didn't like Fimming/Topping when i ran Blockhead because i ended up with 2 Phenos were were 1' or more different in height, and although the stems were woody and thick there were so many massive tops that the stem couldn't support them and i had to keep them up with stakes. This is why i think LST would be the best since i can keep all of the plants bushy and at the same height, which will equate to more even light penetration. I would like atleast .7 gpw or so out of my next grow.
SI2-I would think that if you LST'd all of those plants, you'd yield a huge amount. Are you growing perpetually? Giving each one of those babies an extra week of veg helps out with your yield. I'm under a 1000w in a bloom room that can hold 12 plants at once, there's no way I could fit 16 in there. good luck!
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I can't be the only person that applies late-term (during week one and two of flowering) LST on big and small plants alike.
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Scottyboycx
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Exactly. I used to call it the lazy man's SCROG, but late-term LST is much more offensive don't you think?
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I use tent pegs a lot.
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I use tent pegs a lot.
Thanks man, I hope it goes great 
I've got my next one bubbling but I did it all wrong - Not quite as full canopy. One of my older plants is my favourite example of LST ever. It was approx 1m x 1m, and 1.5ft high, and yielded 18oz.
It got tied down on day 1 of flower. 4 or 5 bits of string and tent pegs.
Good times
I've got my next one bubbling but I did it all wrong - Not quite as full canopy. One of my older plants is my favourite example of LST ever. It was approx 1m x 1m, and 1.5ft high, and yielded 18oz.It got tied down on day 1 of flower. 4 or 5 bits of string and tent pegs.
Good times
Caille
Member
My girls are at a current 4-6 cola stage I am trying to take them farther but don't want to screw up since they are looking so damn lovely as they are now. Next phase is to trim some of the growth that isn't making the reach, but I am dreading that. I hate cutting plants.
Alexis
*smiles*
Alexis
*smiles*
Learn to love it. I did. We were forced to trim quite a bit to help stave off a mite infestation (it was one of the steps we took that ended up keeping them mostly at bay). At first it was difficult, but once I got the hang of what should stay and what should go, I found it quite pleasing and so did the plants! I think they grew much better for the trimming we did (everything 6" above the soil got the chop, for a nice trim grow line). It's like giving a mangy dog a haircut...they appreciate it and so does everyone else.
