Training techniques

There are various training techniques for growing cannabis that can help maximize yield and shape plants optimally. Here are some of the most common techniques:

Low Stress Training (LST)

  • Purpose : Increases the number of main colas (inflorescences) and promotes uniform growth.
  • Method : The branches of the plant are carefully bent and fixed to bring them into the desired position without damaging the plant.
  • Benefits : Increases light output to all parts of the plant, resulting in higher yields.

High Stress Training (HST)

  • Purpose : Promotes growth habit and yield by deliberately injuring the plant.
  • Method : Includes techniques such as topping (removing the tip of the main stem), fimming (partial removal of the main stem) and supercropping (bending and crushing the stems).
  • Advantages : Results in a bushier plant with multiple main colas.

Screen of Green (ScrOG)

  • Purpose : Maximizes light utilization through a uniform canopy.
  • Method : A net is stretched over the plants and the shoots are passed through the net to achieve an even distribution.
  • Benefits : Increases light penetration and can lead to higher yields.

Sea of ​​Green (SOG)

  • Purpose : Uses many small plants to produce quick yields.
  • Method : Many small plants are planted close together so that they quickly enter the flowering phase.
  • Advantages : Faster harvest cycles and efficient use of growing space.

Mainlining

  • Purpose : Creates a symmetrical plant with uniform colas.
  • Method : The plant is topped and the new shoots are further trained in a symmetrical shape.
  • Advantages : Easier maintenance and harvesting and can lead to more consistent yields.

Lollipopping

  • Purpose : Focuses plant growth on the upper flowers.
  • Method : The lower leaves and branches of the plant are removed to direct the energy to the upper parts.
  • Benefits : Increases air circulation and can prevent mold growth.

Defoliation, defoliation

  • Purpose : Strategically removes leaves to improve light and air circulation.
  • Method : Leaves that block light or impair air circulation are removed.
  • Benefits : Can improve flower quality and reduce the risk of mold and pests.

These techniques can be used individually or in combination, depending on the specific objectives and conditions of the cultivation.