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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:LST-pinning-down.png|thumb|none|300px|Here, the plant is kept low to the soil with blue paper clips. See how the clips can be used to twist the main stem as it grows so that all nodes can emerge parallel to the soil]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Tall fluxing.jpg|thumb|none|421x421px|This example shows a manifold in the centre and the stem being kept parallel to the soil by garden wire]] </li>
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===Mainlining ===
By topping the main stem, one can create a manifold ('Y' shaped stem). This forces the plant to split resources between the remaining branches, creating a more even canopy. This should be done when the plant a) has at least three nodes, b) when it is healthy and c) while it is still vegetating. After creating a manifold, LST should be applied to maintain the shape of the plant.[[File:Tall fluxing.jpg|thumb|421x421px|This example shows a manifold in the centre and the stem being kept parallel to the soil by garden wire|alt=|center]]
 
== References ==