Rooting nodes through Low Stress Training (LST)

knifethrower

knifethrower

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Hey fellow hobbyists!:idea:
Knowing that you can root cuttings from your favorite strain of cannabis, I am thinking that you can also LST (LowStressTrain) a stem or more from a single plant into neighboring homemade self-contained growing boxes (AKA earthbox) and pin it down to the potting mix at the nodes, keep the soil moist and in time they will root in. I am thinking of attempting an experiment for an indoor grow of Arjan's Haze#1 from 2 remaining seeds that I have had stored in the freezer for the last 5 years that I successfully germinated a few weeks ago and they are growing strong. My thought (or theory) is that if I LST branches across 3 consecutive grow boxes that they would root in and take off more quickly than cloning. And of course all side shoots on these lateral branches would be left alone to head on upwards. There would be no topping off. Just more LST of branches that wouldn’t be rooted in and eventually some pruning of the lower branches to let air in underneath.

I am curious to know if anybody has ever tried this before and if it worked out for them.
 
lime73

lime73

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knifethrower said:
Hey fellow hobbyists!:idea:
Knowing that you can root cuttings from your favorite strain of cannabis, I am thinking that you can also LST (LowStressTrain) a stem or more from a single plant into neighboring homemade self-contained growing boxes (AKA earthbox) and pin it down to the potting mix at the nodes, keep the soil moist and in time they will root in. I am thinking of attempting an experiment for an indoor grow of Arjan's Haze#1 from 2 remaining seeds that I have had stored in the freezer for the last 5 years that I successfully germinated a few weeks ago and they are growing strong. My thought (or theory) is that if I LST branches across 3 consecutive grow boxes that they would root in and take off more quickly than cloning. And of course all side shoots on these lateral branches would be left alone to head on upwards. There would be no topping off. Just more LST of branches that wouldn’t be rooted in and eventually some pruning of the lower branches to let air in underneath.

I am curious to know if anybody has ever tried this before and if it worked out for them.
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Stems that are still attached to their parent plant may form roots where they come in contact with a rooting medium. This method of vegetative propagation is generally successful, because water stress is minimized and carbohydrate and mineral nutrient levels are high. The development of roots on a stem while the stem is still attached to the parent plant is called layering.
 
Hydrotech364

Hydrotech364

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This happens in numerous species and the resiliancy(sic) of Cannibis is well known.I am sure this is a good method,just not documented.Keep us informed and I'll start telling my students that this is the knifethrower tecnique.+++rep.
 
knifethrower

knifethrower

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hydrotech364 said:
This happens in numerous species and the resiliancy(sic) of Cannibis is well known.I am sure this is a good method,just not documented.Keep us informed and I'll start telling my students that this is the knifethrower tecnique.+++rep.
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Thanks hydrotech364. The plants are in 1 gallon pots right now and I've already started LST using large bent paper clips to hold the stems in position. In the following weeks I will be preparing the garden boxes and transplanting them into their permanent homes. I'll grab my camera and take a photo or three.
 
knifethrower

knifethrower

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Update; My experiment of simply pinning the nodes to the damp soil failed. But, I am not convinced that it can't work. I still have one of those plants alive after more than a ear (aphids destroyed the rest) and I have been cloning. I know that layering can work because of course you can clone from cuttings. I just need to try something different. My new approach will be to make one or more 45 degree cuts half way through the stems on the side of the branch that will be facing down in the soil. I will then apply cloning gel liberally to these cuts. Bending the branches to get the gel into the cuts. The I will pin the branches into a trench at least one half inch or more deep and covering with at least a half inch or more of moist soil and firming. This area of soil must be kept moist in order for the roots to start forming. I have done my research and I am confident this will work.
P.S. Look for my recipe for "Coconut Canna Tea" (I don't smoke).:weed:
 
hotrodharley

hotrodharley

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I believe under the right conditions and using the right medium you could root those callouses we make bending stems until the literally "snap" and lay over. I wonder if using coco beneath the part you are tryin to get to root would do it? Something with good drainage and aeration? Damping off is a huge problem under controlled conditions under s dome.
 
herbbilly

herbbilly

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Been thinking about this for a giant ground level outdoor grow. I'm sure if you did your lst allowing for about 2" depth below soil line it will work. I'm gonna do this for kicks and see what happens. Starting with my bent rooted clone removing node scoring then tucking in rockwool. Here's my try I'll let u know in 8-10 days. View attachment 2540360 IMAG0636.jpgView attachment 2540353
 
knifethrower

knifethrower

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hotrodharley said:
I believe under the right conditions and using the right medium you could root those callouses we make bending stems until the literally "snap" and lay over. I wonder if using coco beneath the part you are tryin to get to root would do it? Something with good drainage and aeration? Damping off is a huge problem under controlled conditions under s dome.
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Damping off has never a problem for me ever since I discovered the use of ground cinnamon as a natural fungicide.:weed:
 
herbbilly

herbbilly

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A friend stopped by dropping off a bunch of clones unexpectedly crowded my room and clone died I'll try again when I get room. Yeah more on cinnamon knife
 
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growingforfun

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IMO the smartest way to layer is by taking a cube of Rockwool, wrapping it around a branch, tie or fasten it in place then make it damp. Bam roots a week or whatever later then bend that cube to dirt level and the roots will keep growing into it. Problem solved?
 
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