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Stretch?
Pete420growdiaries
started grow question 4y ago
Hello, Is it normal that they stretch so much? Details in dairies All help welcome
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Plant. Too tall
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Growladyeastmidlands
answered grow question 4y ago
They look like they need the light closer and just hope they don't snap I lost 5 like this a couple months ago good luck
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Papa_T
answered grow question 4y ago
Every detail in the diary except for lighting specs. What organoman said.
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Organoman
answered grow question 4y ago
Your light is either too far away or not strong enough.
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