Bend plant shoots for more yield without stress
Gentle bending and fixing of the shoots for even light
No pruning → less stress than topping
Can be done during the entire vegetation phase
From 4-6 weeks of age
Plant must be at least 15cm high
Only healthy, strong plants
NOT during the flowering phase of photoperiodic plants
Soft wire or pipe cleaners
Small weights (50-100g)
Pots with holes in the rim
Rubber cords with hooks
STEP-BY-STEP:
1. Carefully bend the main shoot to the side (45°)
2. Fix to the edge of the pot with soft wire
3. Bend side shoots outwards
4. Readjust daily during growth
5. Guide new growth horizontally as well
Spiral or star shape from above
All shoot tips at the same height
Maximum light utilisation for all buds
30-50% more yield possible
No recovery time necessary
Can be combined with SCROG
Also suitable for autoflowering
Started too early → Stem breakage
Too much bending → Kink in the stem
Too infrequent readjustment → Uneven
PROFI-TIP: With autoflower, only do LST for the first 3 weeks, then let it grow.
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