Low-stress training on hemp will guarantee you higher yields

Low-stress training represents a simple method of cannabis manipulation. Even beginner growers can master it, and higher yields are guaranteed for you. We will introduce you to this process in more detail.

What is low-stress training and what is its history?

Low-stress training is a cultivation technique where bending and tying cannabis branches achieves higher yields. This technique is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, although it is now more frequently used in indoor growing. It is excellent because it maximizes light and space usage, without wasting either resource. And why is low-stress training recommended for cannabis cultivation?

Changing cannabis shape: Many cannabis varieties naturally grow in a tree-like shape with irregularly distributed branches. The goal of low-stress training is to ensure all top stems are the same.

Greater light exposure: Properly tying branches into an ideal shape ensures all stems have identical light intake.

The history of low-stress training goes back very far. Growers used to develop methods to approach higher yields and increase bud numbers. The Scrog technique emerged similarly. When discussing low-stress training on cannabis, it is presumed that ancient Egyptians used it 3000 years ago when cultivating fig trees. In short, it is an ancient technique in a newer variant.

What are the advantages of low-stress training?

Low-stress training brings many benefits that make it worthwhile to practice:

  • Better yields
  • Low stress that doesn't burden plants
  • Gentle technique
  • No pruning required
  • Enormous buds

What equipment is needed to perform low-stress training on cannabis?

To implement this technique, you'll need these items:

  • Plant wire
  • Thin bamboo or wooden stakes
  • Hand drill
  • Adhesive tape

We warn in advance that we do not recommend using standard string or normal wire, due to potential plant damage from cutting.

Correct low-stress training procedure

You already have the tools ready and the desire to learn something new, now just follow these steps:

  1. Drill holes around the edge of the growing container
  2. Gently bend the main cannabis stem towards the container's edge
  3. Thread plant wire through the holes and tie the stem
  4. Shape stems to be the same length, with no stem longer than another

When is the best time to perform low-stress training?

For this cultivation technique, there is one crucial rule: the earlier, the better. Do not wait until cannabis starts flowering or is already in bloom. The best time is during the vegetative stage, when the plant is prepared for manipulation.

Low-stress training, like any cultivation technique, requires maintenance. You must regularly check and shape cannabis because even if you initially adjust it, it will continue growing and its structure will change. For more useful tips, remember to follow our blog.