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Optimus PrimeBud
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As far as I know it does not matter what size container you have to start LST just as long as it's not root bound.
IMO tho I wouldn't do it as soon as you transplant but give if a few days to a week after. Only to allow the roots to anchor themselves into the new container before you start twisting and bending anything.
Hey brother, In my opinion, and many others', you LSTing should be done earlier, rather than later. As the plants get older, obviously their stalks get thicker, and more ridgid, which I think causes more stress as you lst...I could be wrong, but I am LSTing my girls right now, but Im going to stop after this week, as they're getting less and less plyable...Hope this helps!!
Quix is correct. You really can't start LST'ing too soon, but you can start too late. Just go a little at a time and don't be too agressive with them.
Also, you may or may not have heard of a legendary grower named "Uncle Ben". The guy is a growing guru. I highly recommend you google "Uncle Ben's Topping" and you'll find a thread on his technique to top a plant to get two or four main colas. With this technique, you do top at very specific times and points but the results are amazing and much more predictable than FIM.
Thanks guys for all the info!! I think what I will do now is transplant them tonight. Let them settle in for a few days and then start the LST. Another question for you all. How long after I LST before I should TOP or FIM them? I don't want to stress them out too much.