Training & Plant Architecture
Training Wounds, Recovery & Sanitation
Cuts, crushed stems, tears, and breaks alter protective tissues and vascular continuity. Wounds should be evaluated for severity, structural stability, contamination risk, and recovery rather than automatically treated the same way.
Key concepts
- A clean pruning cut differs from a crushed or contaminated wound
- Vascular disruption severity influences recovery
- Shared cutting tools can move plant material between plants
- Wound response includes structural reinforcement and tissue remodeling
What to measure or observe
- Photograph wound type and location
- Inspect tool cleanliness between plants
- Track wilting above the injury
- Observe callus or structural recovery without disturbing the wound repeatedly
Common mistakes
- Using dull contaminated tools
- Wrapping wet damaged tissue tightly
- Assuming every split stem is fatal
- Continuing high-stress training above a poorly supported injury
Visuals this lesson still needs
- Clean cut versus crush injury
- Vascular continuity diagram
- Tool sanitation workflow
- Wound recovery timeline