Was nervous doing my initial LST. I was afraid of snapping something off or pulling the root out. Tied the stalk base off to the side first to reduce that 2nd risk. You all make it look so easy…but it’s not.haha
To redirect the growth from the apical stem to other parts, it needs to be level or lower than the other growth points that you want to grow more / faster. Now that stem is bent, wiggle it a bit more and take it down another notch. When you do this, move the tie down a bit so it isn’t impeding that growth tip.
You are on your way. Well done.
Sometimes I make little hooks from Rapid Clip Soft Ties to grab the stem. It works great for the anchor tie too.
Yes, this is exactly right. Anyone can tell you how to do this and that, only true way is by doing it yourself and learning from your mistakes at least this is what I’ve found lol
Those are made from 12 or 14 gauge electric fence wire. When you buy 1/4 mile spools you end up with quite a bit leftover. I used if for grape arbor trellises and around the garden.