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Do you think stretch is over?

Newgrow25
Newgrow25started grow question 3mo ago
I came in today and my plants grew a lot and idk if I can finish flowering in this 2x2x4 tent. Seems like a lot would get burned up. Excuse the light dont wanna stress them..
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00110001001001111Oanswered grow question 3mo ago
30-35 days from initiation of flower... there is genetic variety, too. It also doesn't just stop.. it tapers off at end. if it becomes a problem, snap stems about 6" below where you want the cola height... support it the first 24h or so, but after that probably have to hold it down. The colas will turn upward regaining some height, too. if the stretch isn't done, maybe go a bit lower so you don't have to snap them a 2nd time. Put a little thought about it so you can snap down all of them without too much overlap or congestion caused. when done right, the leaves don't even wilt, but if there's a bit too much vascular damage, they may get droopy the first 24-48 hours. Weaking the stem before you do this can help. The other thing to worry about -- if the stems are too rigid, it won't 'snap' well without severe damge or even completely severing -- there is no fixing that, lol. that light looks like it runs hot (not the color, just the type of light is lower efficacy = greater heat production). Affix it directly to the ceiling as long as you don't think it'll damage the canvas with heat or start a fire, lol. Can probably gain a few inches that way too.
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00110001001001111Oanswered grow question 3mo ago
autoflower? timing equivalent would be about 7-10 days before you noticed preflowers. Autos are in flower before you can see it with your eyes.
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Fruitgrower
Fruitgroweranswered grow question 3mo ago
It's too late now bro. Can't really tell from those photos, but if you're really worried about space, trim off a couple of the lower branches you know aren't going to produce decent buds. Lowering your light slightly, will inhibit stretch a little. The flowering stretch generally only lasts a couple of weeks, so by now the height is what they'll be
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Selkot
Selkotanswered grow question 3mo ago
hey 👋 Given the size of the buds, I wouldn’t bet on the stretch being over… you’re probably going to have to do some supercropping, or even a very late topping. With a tent that size, it’s best to have only one plant so it has enough space and to give it the light it needs
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