Low-stress training
Pronounced / LOH stres TRAY·ning /
Gently bending and tying down a plant's stems so the canopy grows wider and flatter, letting more bud sites get light.
Example in a sentence
“With low-stress training, she bent the main stem sideways and tied it to the pot rim.”
Also called LST
Gently bending and tying down a plant’s stems so the canopy grows wider and flatter, letting more bud sites get light.
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