That is an incredible amount of stretch! Going from 5 inches to 29 inches in 21 days (a 5.8x increase) is definitely on the extreme side, especially for a strain that is supposed to be Indica-leaning.
Here is a breakdown of what the search results suggest about your situation with Georgia Cream and the extreme stretch:
1. Georgia Cream Genetics: Indica-Leaning
* The Cultivar: Georgia Cream is generally reported as an Indica-dominant hybrid, typically around 60% Indica / 40% Sativa (often crossed from Georgia Cry x Cap Junky).
* Expected Stretch: Indica-dominant strains are usually expected to have a less aggressive stretch during the first few weeks of flower, perhaps 50% to 100% (1x to 2x) of their pre-flower height, though some can go a bit higher.
* The Discrepancy: Your stretch of nearly 6x is a classic characteristic of an extremely Sativa-dominant plant or an environmental issue.
2. 🌲 Can the Family Tree Be Trusted?
* It's possible, but complicated. Even with a reputable breeder, there are several reasons for the Sativa-like behavior:
* Phenotype Variation: Cannabis strains are not all identical. You may have found a very rare Sativa-dominant phenotype (or "pheno") that expresses the Sativa traits from the 40% Sativa lineage very strongly.
* Mislabeling/Error: There is always a chance of a mix-up with the seeds or clones, though less likely from a reliable source.
3. 💡 Environmental Factors Causing Extreme Stretch
The extreme stretch is often a strong indicator of environmental problems that encourage the plant to reach for resources, primarily light. This is the most likely cause of a 6x stretch:
* Insufficient or Distant Light: This is the number one cause of excessive stretching.
* Issue: If your light is too weak or hung too far away from the canopy, the plant senses it's not getting enough energy and initiates a massive stretch to try and get closer to the light source.
* What it does: It creates long, lanky stems with large spaces between the bud sites (internodal distance), which is what you are describing.
* Temperature: High temperatures can accelerate growth and stretching.
* Overcrowding: If plants are too close, they compete for light by stretching upwards.
4. 🛠️ What to Do NOW
At 2 days away from 3 weeks into flower, the stretch is likely nearing its end, but you need to take action to manage the height and secure your yield:
* Check Your Light:
* Intensity: Increase the intensity (if possible) or lower your light to the recommended distance for your specific fixture (LED, HPS, etc.). You need to give the plant a blast of strong light to signal it to stop stretching.
* Training & Height Management (ASAP):
* Super Cropping/Bending: Gently but firmly bend the main colas over horizontally. This breaks internal fibers and helps redirect energy without fully snapping the stem. This will immediately lower the canopy height.
* Trellising/Tying Down (SCROG/LST): Use stakes, netting, or soft ties to pull the tallest branches down and out to create a more even canopy. You want to get all tops at a similar height to maximize light coverage.