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Barneysfarmer10started grow question 3y ago

They stretched…..what’s the best course of action

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GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 3y ago

Not understanding your concern here... they don't look like they've stretched too much - they look great to me! And dear lord, if you move the light closer than the 4" you have now, you'll simply burn your plants to a crisp and have nothing. Stretching is GOOD... stretching will give you good internodal spaces... stretching will allow light down below... Your plants being 2" tall in week 1 is a cause for celebration, not concern... Good luck...

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m0useanswered grow question 3y ago

They should be fine where their at. But I would look at taking that light back a few inches/feet, guessing its on a dimmer as that is very close for HID lighting at 600W. Good Luck! ***disclaimer, multiple people are answering all questions as there is a contest called GOTM, when a user is selected as the answer they get a point. Please see the contest page for information regarding the details: growdiaries.com/giveaways/GotM-August-2022 Please note, when you reply to anything on the questions part of Growdiaries website, no one will be notified of this. Not even if you use a "@" tag in their name. Best to reach out to them in DM using your inbox, it can be found in the bottom right hand corner of the site. It's the small paper airplane button, it will be highlighted green if you have new messages***

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Chow_13answered grow question 3y ago

It does not look that bad to me. You want to have a bit of space between the medium and first node to help with airflow. You noticed and lowered your light already so your best course of action is to let em grow. Good luck and Happy growing

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pltnm9answered grow question 3y ago

Either mover the light closer or turn it up. Should be around 200-250 PPFD

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DutchDoobieanswered grow question 3y ago

Move them closer to the light!

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