Weak stems??

[andrew rivera]

Hey I'm I new grower and I've had a problem happen to me multiple times. Around the mid to end of the 2nd week of planting the sprouts will begin to fall over and grow at an awkward angle. Their stems also seem to be really weak??I'm not sure if this is a stem problem or what?? I'm using a grow tent with some lights that a friend gave me. And I water really only when the soil looks to be drying up. Please help!

 

[ugorg]

try get a fan to gently blow on them to make the stems more stable or you can cut a straw down the middle in place it around the stem till it thickens up

 

[TheTrippyHippie]

Their can be a lot of factors given your experiance. But over-watering is almost definitely a problem here based on what you said. Also more air movement to strengthen the stem

 

[andrew rivera]

try get a fan to gently blow on them to make the stems more stable or you can cut a straw down the middle in place it around the stem till it thickens up

Thanks! I'll be sure to make the adjustment!

 

[chuck estevez]

air blowing on them to strengthen them is kind of a myth, try some silica to strengthen her up.

 

[andrew rivera]

Thanks! Could I get some in store or only online ?

 

[TheTrippyHippie]

air blowing on them to strengthen them is kind of a myth, try some silica to strengthen her up.

mechanical flexing of the stem which is known as thigmomorphogenesis. A proven fact and one of those I fucking love science things.

 

[andrew rivera]

Their can be a lot of factors given your experiance. But over-watering is almost definitely a problem here based on what you said. Also more air movement to strengthen the stem

How often would you recommend watering new plants? 1-3 weeks of planting ?

 

[TheTrippyHippie]

Its okay to mist the topsoil to keep it from hardening but I would only thoroughly water your plant once a week. Use your finger in the soil to see how well its retaining moisture.

 

[chuck estevez]

Thanks! Could I get some in store or only online ?

should be easy to find at a hydro store or nursery. I f you have to get online, raw has a dry version

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/2882536768289848116?hl=en&output=search&q=silica+for+plants&oq=silica+for+plants&gws_rd=ssl&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX9HGoR4WJG5wk0ov3YPk8jxl_t9PEQaD8RZieJUKYasJ9Y9wilyPb1TMXgJX76R7XKIO6HEW_7hg-_vgzDuvDNNgsEbub5nOuaMKK9xRhWN_yrzgFxIZAFPVH73Wn-8XzGNzJ4xq2Q031FZNTawYFQ&ved=0CDcQpis&ei=y-BhVaTVOsipogSVyICADQ

 

[andrew rivera]

mechanical flexing of the stem which is known as thigmomorphogenesis. A proven fact and one of those I fucking love science things.

I'm sure this is probably what's happening, do u know any way around it? Or a way to deal with such problems?

 

[chuck estevez]

How often would you recommend watering new plants? 1-3 weeks of planting ?

when it's dry, pick it up, when it;s wet, pick it up, when it feels light, water her, but don't wait until it wilts. Keep soil Moist, don't ever let it fully dry out.

 

[chuck estevez]

mechanical flexing of the stem which is known as thigmomorphogenesis. A proven fact and one of those I fucking love science things.

SORRY, but, growth rate and stem strength, 2 different things. I love reading comprehension and experience.
thigmomorphogenesis
The response of a plant's growth rate or morphology resulting from mechanical stimulation such as touch, wind or gravity
Thigmomorphogenesis causes reaction-wood in trees.

 

[chuck estevez]

RAW Silica supplies high levels of potassium and silicon to help plants build stronger cell walls. By strengthening cell walls, RAW Silica helps keep leaves and stems upright allowing for greater opportunity for photosynthesis. RAW Silica strengthens both the interior and .

 

[TheTrippyHippie]

when it's dry, pick it up, when it;s wet, pick it up, when it feels light, water her, but don't wait until it wilts. Keep soil Moist, don't ever let it fully dry out.

Again, I disagree. Cannabis is a fairly dry plant. Letting your soil dry out makes the roots go looking for water, increasing root mass however to long without water can be a bad thing of course. Dont always let your soil remain wet thats not good.

 

[TheTrippyHippie]

SORRY, but, growth rate and stem strength, 2 different things. I love reading comprehension and experience.
thigmomorphogenesis
The response of a plant's growth rate or morphology resulting from mechanical stimulation such as touch, wind or gravity
Thigmomorphogenesis causes reaction-wood in trees.

Thigmomorphogenesis (Thigma --> to touch in Greek) is the response by plants to mechanical sensation (touch) by altering their growth patterns. In the wild, these patterns can be evinced by wind, raindrops, and rubbing by passing animals.

 

[chuck estevez]

Again, I disagree. Cannabis is a fairly dry plant. Letting your soil dry out makes the roots go looking for water, increasing root mass however to long without water can be a bad thing of course. Dont always let your soil remain wet thats not good.

Again, reading comprehension. I said, Moist, not WET. you should never let your soil FULLY dry. ANY good gardener knows this.

 

[chuck estevez]

Thigmomorphogenesis (Thigma --> to touch in Greek) is the response by plants to mechanical sensation (touch) by altering their growth patterns. In the wild, these patterns can be evinced by wind, raindrops, and rubbing by passing animals.

AGAIN. if you TOUCH it, it isn't going to make it STRONGER, it MAY take c02 or have special feelings to your touch that triggers a faster growth rate, But it doesn't build cell walls

 

[ugorg]

so treat soil like a womens virgina if it dry no good slightly wet but you dont wont her dripping everywere

 

[chuck estevez]

so treat soil like a womens virgina if it dry no good slightly wet but you dont wont her dripping everywere

Pretty much.