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Grow QuestionsOh no! I didn't give them the proper light power and they stretched too much!

Oh no! I didn't give them the proper light power and they stretched too much!

BigBadLionstarted grow question 4 years ago

The girls are already in their final containers and they are only 1 week old. Any tips what should I do to fix this issue and avoid stressing them out while I do it? Perhaps I should just use a guide? Add more soil? (it's already near to the top tho) or should just ignore it?

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Justa_Retardanswered grow question 4 years ago

Looks like you didn't pack the soil all too good, judging by how it's sinking where you've watered. So you should be able to add more to the pot eventually. - Topping them and adding fans will make them strengthen the stem, it's not the end of the world.. ^_^

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FrostyBlaze420answered grow question 4 years ago

Hey bro they look great so far no worries man. Gud luck man with the rest of the grow. An tht pic with the water droplets is crazy good what are u using for a camera if u dnt mind me asking?

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ChitownCannaChicaanswered grow question 4 years ago

You will be fine—- been there done that. If they flop, just support it. This has happened to me and it takes a week for the stem to strengthen.

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jamjam887766answered grow question 4 years ago

When I had this situation I just put stakes on opposites sides of the container and connected them with thick string to support the stretched out plant and keep it upright. After a few weeks the stem grew thick and sturdy even though it looked comically long. Good luck!

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