Stretching plants

[Ayokiwi717]

So noticed my girls are stretching a bit. They are four days old. I lowered lamps. Kingbright 320w. Wasn't dimmed but just dimmed just a tiny bit because I lowered the lights. Lights sit around mabe 35inches away from plants

 

[Ayokiwi717]

What yall think?

 

[GrassBurner]

Once they stop that initial stretch, top the pots with some more soil.

 

[inth3shadowz]

Happens...they'll be fine just keep an eye on them to make sure they don't stretch anymore.

 

[Ayokiwi717]

Once they stop that initial stretch, top the pots with some more soil.

They dont look to bad right? I dont think they stretched to bad. Could be worst

 

[GrassBurner]

Yeah I've had them get way worse when I wasn't giving them proper attention

 

[visajoe1]

Raise light up all the way, turn light up 100%. Ensure temps/humidity in correct range, then leave them alone. Already looking overwatered.

Don't touch them again until the pots are light; dry. Stare at em all you want, but resist the urge to water or do anything to them.

This completes one wet/dry cycle.

 

[hotrodharley]

Happens...they'll be fine just keep an eye on them to make sure they don't stretch anymore.

How does he accomplish this? What a worthless comment. No surprise.

 

[inth3shadowz]

How does he accomplish this? What a worthless comment. No surprise.

As in don't let them stretch to the point of toppling over. Jesus lol you are funny. Get out of your dungeon and find some joy in life.

 

[xtsho]

A high output T5 with the 54 watt bulbs is a worthwhile investment for starting seeds. No raising or dimming the light. Just keep it a few inches above and you're golden. You can get a 2 ft double bulb fixture for pretty cheap. I use a 4 ft 4 bulb and it can take the plants well into veg.

It might be old technology but it works and will give you nice short sturdy seedlings.

 

[bam0813]

I use a couple 4ft 2 bulb for veg starts and they’re great. I don’t even use a special tube. One warm one cool