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perch99
perch99started grow question 5mo ago
hello, my plants is 2 weeks oled, its stretching, and perhaps called stalking? am not sure, it is when the leaf stem grow higher and cotylodon far below. been 2 weeks and do not see the third true leaf grow, and worried that i miss something , comment would be appreciated
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MrGrowDiarie
MrGrowDiarieanswered grow question 5mo ago
It sounds like your plant is stretching due to insufficient light, a condition called etiolation. To fix this: 1. Increase Light: Ensure your plant gets enough light, ideally from a grow light or a sunny window. 2. Watering: Keep the soil slightly moist but not soggy. 3. Soil & Temperature: Ensure the soil drains well and the temperature is stable. 4. Patience: Some plants take time to develop, so don’t worry too much yet. If the stretching continues and no new leaves appear soon, try adjusting its light or environment.
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Ratle
Ratleanswered grow question 5mo ago
Hi, without details on your set up the main culprit of this is not enough light. Yeah, she should have much more growth at this point. Are you talking 2 weeks above the soil? What light are you using? How far away is it? This is a crucial stage. Overwatering happens so easy when their just seedlings. What are you growing in? I would transplant and have appropriate distance from light.
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Ultraviolet
Ultravioletanswered grow question 5mo ago
If they have the first set of leaves and light, they should be harnessing energy, something is not working in the rootzone. Is it a DWC bucket? She clearly stretched, so she isn't even getting 150- 200ppfd.
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Mr_Weeds_Autos
Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 5mo ago
Hey! What you’re seeing is called **stretching**, and it usually means your plant isn’t getting enough light. It’s pretty common in young seedlings — they grow tall and thin, trying to reach for more light, which pushes the cotyledons way down and makes the stem look long and weak. At 2 weeks, you should normally see at least the second or third set of true leaves starting to come in. If not, it's likely the low light is slowing down growth, too. Try moving your light closer (but not too close to burn it), or increasing the intensity/duration — around 14–16 hours a day is ideal for most seedlings. Also, make sure your temps are in a good range (65–75°F / 18–24°C), and you're not overwatering. Once you fix the lighting, the plant should bounce back and start growing more normally. Hope that helps!
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