Low Stress Training Autoflower

[Josebuds]

Hey Guys,
Hope everyone is safe during these covid times. I've started my second grow and want to try LST on my plants this time, but I'm not sure if I should start now or not, all the videos I've seen have big Autoflowers that they LST and mine seem kinda small. Below is the grow information.
- Strain: LSD - 25 by FastBuds
- Grow Tent: 2x2x4
- Light: VIPASPECTRA 600W LED GROW LIGHT
- Light to Plant Distance: 22 Inches
- Temp: 81-84 degrees
- Humidity: 60%
- Light Schedule: 24hrs
- Soil: Soil, Perlite, Vermiculite, Cocopeat, Vermicompost (This soil does not contain any specialized fertilizer like flowering or fruiting boosters)
- Plant Height x Width x Length:
- Day: 26 (in week 4, its hasn't started to flowers yet I think it will start flower near the end of week 5)
Nutrients: Green House Feeding - BioGrow - 7-2-4
I hope I've provided enough information, attached are the images of the plant, there are 4 images per plant so the first 4 are of the first plant and so on. (Only 2 for the last one because it won't let me attach more photos.)

 

[PK]

@Josebuds she looks good and healthy.
You can start LSD training from young age. I didnt see any branch from the 1st plant as its still developing. However, the other three had branches that have already developed. You can gently try to push the branch away from the plant and tie it to something so it can hold its shape.

I think @Buds Buddy has good amount of pics top show this. I can't seem to find mine

 

[PK]

by the way, i am happy to see your soil is dry vs being super wet.. However, make sure to water them

 

[BeanTownFan420]

 

[Bush Doctor 77]

Great info: royalqueenseeds.com/blog-how-to-grow-autoflowering-cannabis-n83

 

[Buds Buddy]

@Josebuds she looks good and healthy.
You can start LSD training from young age. I didnt see any branch from the 1st plant as its still developing. However, the other three had branches that have already developed. You can gently try to push the branch away from the plant and tie it to something so it can hold its shape.

I think @Buds Buddy has good amount of pics top show this. I can't seem to find mine

I think I have a few pics ... not sure. But @InTheShed has a great tutorial on LST.

 

[InTheShed]

Thanks Buds! LST thread is here:

How I perform low stress training on my plants: Lots of pics!

Greetings all! I've had members ask about how I do my LST (low stress training) on my plants so I thought I would do a pictorial on it. My pics are of two different plants but don't let that confuse you. It's just easier to demonstrate that way. Let's discuss the theory behind LST for a...

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[StoneOtter]

Welcome Josebuds! Nice to see you. There's a link in my signature for autos. Check it out. If you want to top them, do it before they start flowering. They say no longer than 21 days before topping. but if they haven't started flowering then it's still safe if you want.

 

[Josebuds]

Hey Guys,
Thank you for the responses, I did some heavy LST on them and a bit of defoliation to open up space for the other branches and took out stuff that wouldn't grow to be a big bud. Attached are the images 1 day after LST, let me know if I did okay I followed Bill Ward's guide because I thought it was really informative and straightforward

Also, I only LST's 2 two plants because I wanted to see how it naturally grew with a bit of defoliation to ensure the buds are even.

 

[InTheShed]

Looks good. My only suggestion is that you slide the support tie higher up the trunk. That will serve two purposes. First, it will take more stress off the trunk/root connection, and second it will allow you to get the top lower than the lowers, which is the goal of LST.