In cannabis grow rooms, low-stress training or LST is a method of training indoor cannabis plants to grow horizontally rather than vertically. The idea behind low-stress training is to increase energy efficiency, improve yields and see stronger growth in the grow room.
To perform LST, growers simply tie up plants at a young age and force them to grow outwards instead of upwards. It can be seen as a form of plant trellising.
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| Crossing | Skunk x Citral |
| Variety | 50% Sativa, 50% Indica |
| Cultivation | Outdoor, Indoor, Glass house |
| Flowering time | 8 weeks |
| Outdoor yield | 800 g per plant |
| Indoor yield | 800 g/m2 |
| Harvest time | End of September |
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approx. 5 - 7 days
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| strain | Sativa Dominant, Indica |
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| Flowering time | 12 weeks |
| Outdoor yield | 1200 g per plant |
| Indoor yield | 700 g/m2 |
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approx. 5 - 7 days
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| strain | Sativa, Indica, Ruderalis |
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| Flowering time | 9 - 11 weeks from germination to harvest |
| Indoor yield | 300 - 400 g/m2 |
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Mr. Hanf Explains Low Stress Training (LST)
To maximize yields and improve plant health in your grow room or tent, you can use low stress training to encourage plants to grow horizontally (sideways) rather than vertically (upwards). Depending on your stress levels, horizontal growth often allows for stronger overall growth and allows you to maximize growing space.
When growing cannabis, there are many techniques to get the best out of your plants. But which method is right for you? "Low-stress training vs. high-stress training" dives deep into both methods, showing their benefits, risks and how they can affect the yield and quality of your harvest. Discover which training method best suits your growing goals and how to use it effectively!
Low-stress training starts when the plants are young and more flexible. Simply bend them to the side and then tie them up with twine or plastic zipper ties. It is important not to damage the stem in any way as this can lead to unhappy plants.
When the young cannabis plants start to grow horizontally, a grower simply needs to tie them further. Some growers prefer to train their plants to grow directly in a horizontal direction. Others, however, carefully bend the main stem around the plant. This allows other tips to grow from the center, which can also be trained.
Low Stress Training (LST) better light distribution
Training plants using the LST method ensures better light distribution throughout the plant for improved health and more efficient use of grow lights. Tying can be done to the edge of containers or beds, to a surrounding wall or even to the irrigation system if required.
Finally, low stress training can also lower the grow light in your garden area closer to the plants than would normally be possible than if you were growing the plant vertically. This could allow for the use of lower wattage bulbs and improved energy savings over time, while ensuring that the cannabis can absorb as much light as possible.
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Before planning your own project, it's important to find out about the local laws and regulations in your area. In some countries, the cultivation of cannabis may be restricted or even prohibited. It is important to follow the laws and regulations to protect yourself and others. Violating the laws can lead to criminal prosecution. Make sure you are aware of the applicable laws before you start growing cannabis.
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