First time grow + LST - main stem split..

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SomaCanna

Active Member

• Feb 1, 2021

• #1

I ended up going a bit too far w/ LST this afternoon.. should have waited for the plant to be watered properly and do it gradually over a few days.

The split is about 3-4mm (at most), where I topped the main stem (refer to pics)

I've been told from a few people who checked it out that it should still recover alright without touching it - a bit difficult to use any tape or ties as well.

Providing no bacteria or infections the opening for the first few days and the plant doesn't start dying, should it pull up?

Would like some other opinions - much appreciated

- idiot.

 

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Driver733

Well-Known Member

• Feb 1, 2021

• #2

No big deal, I would wrap a piece of duct tape or a pipe cleaner below the node around the stem for some support until it heals, but either way it will be fine.

 

ҖҗlegilizeitҗҖ

Well-Known Member

• Feb 1, 2021

• #3

Not bad
I've done worse and been fine lol

 

Partyslayer1

Well-Known Member

• Feb 1, 2021

• #4

Oh yeah, tape it up and you will be fine. Tape it loosely, so things can still flow after the joint swells with repair.

 

Jjgrow420

Well-Known Member

• Feb 1, 2021

• #5

Flesh wound. Kiss it better itll heal in a week
Grafting tape
Growers best friend its 3bucks

 

Partyslayer1

Well-Known Member

• Feb 1, 2021

• #6

Jjgrow420 said:

Flesh wound. Kiss it better itll heal in a weekView attachment 4813568
Grafting tape
Growers best friend its 3bucks

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Yep. Don't sweat it!

 

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SomaCanna

Active Member

• Feb 2, 2021

• #7

Cheers guys. I found it too difficult to tape it closed so I left the split open. Just tried again before..

It's been over 24hrs and seems healthy. Hopefully doesn't have any issues (especially during flowering / bud weight)

Worth using a seaweed / kelp concentrate to help heal it?

ÒÒlegilizeitÒÒ said:

Not bad
I've done worse and been fine lol

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haha nice one, makes me feel a bit better leaving it alone.

 

Nomad001

Member

• Feb 2, 2021

• #8

Wouldn't worry too much, they are tough mother effers for sure. I have had stems split worse and end up like tree trunks...even had a hole in one once, couldn't put a pen through....grew fine and healthy. You may find she takes week or so to recover but the knot that is formed will add extra strength too