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5.1 Low-Stress Training: Gentle Guidance for Bigger Yields
Low-Stress Training (LST) is a technique that involves gently bending and securing the main stem and branches of your plant to create a more horizontal, even canopy. Unlike high-stress methods, LST does not involve cutting or damaging the plant, making it an ideal technique for beginners.
Field Applications
Sea of Green (SOG)
The Sea of Green (SOG) method takes a different approach. Instead of training a few plants to be large, you grow many small plants in a dense arrangement to fill the entire grow space. The goal is to get a fast turnaround by shortening the vegetative stage.
- How LST is Used: While SOG often relies on plants with a single main cola, LST can still be a valuable tool. It can be used on individual plants to gently bend the main stem down, forcing the plant to grow wider instead of taller. This helps create a more uniform canopy across the entire "sea" of plants, ensuring no single plant blocks light from its neighbors.
Screen of Green (SCROG)
The Screen of Green (SCROG) method is a direct application of the principles behind LST. It involves using a horizontal mesh or screen placed over the plants to create a living "net." As the plants grow, you weave and tuck the branches through the screen, training them to spread out horizontally.
- How LST is Used: LST and topping are often used in the vegetative stage to create a bushier plant with multiple main stems before the screen is even installed. This gives you more branches to work with, allowing you to fill the screen more efficiently and create a full, even canopy.
