I’ve heard about a technique called LST (Low Stress Training), can you explain what it is and how it can improve yields in cannabis plants? How is it different from other training techniques?
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Low Stress Training (LST) is a cannabis cultivation method that involves physically manipulating the shape and structure of a cannabis plant to increase yield. This technique has become popular in commercial grows since it can be done without chemicals and does not require costly setups.
The technique involves gently bending, moving and manipulating the main stem and branches of a cannabis plant. This alters the structure of the plant and favours the development of lateral branches, or “suckers”. These suckers will grow downwards, allowing the plant to have more space, while increasing the number of nodes or points of flower development. This technique can be done during different stages of a cannabis plant’s life cycle.
During the veg stage, the main stem and branches are bent so that the stems and branches receive an equal amount of light, ultimately creating a flat canopy of branches. As you move into the flowering phase, the tips of the branches are slightly restrained so that more light is received in the lower nodes, stimulating the plant to send resources downwards and not just upwards.
Overall, this method of training increases the number of clusters of flowers produced during the flowering stage, resulting in increased yields in cannabis plants. Additionally, this technique allows for cannabis plants to be grown in tight spaces without sacrificing yield, making it perfect for commercial grows.
LST is different from other training techniques because whereas other techniques focus on optimising the environment, LST focuses on physically manipulating the structure of a cannabis plant. This is done by gently bending, or pruning parts of the plant, which can help to open up the canopy and increase the number of buds produced. Furthermore, while many other techniques require expensive training materials such as plant support netted trellis, LST only calls for the use of basic items such as twine and wire to help manipulate the plant.
Overall, Low Stress Training (LST) is a helpful and cost-effective technique used to increase yields in cannabis plants. It requires no chemicals or specialised materials and is easy to learn. LST is different from other training techniques as it focuses on physically manipulating the structure of the plant. This technique has been adopted by many commercial growers due to its effectiveness in boosting production and yields.