Stretch stops, right?

[nomoresnow]

So the stretching, both vertical and horizontally actually stops and then the buds just get fat and such, right?
Just half wondering /panicking as I am running out of room in the grow room. I am 3 days in to week 3 after flip and my plants are crowded. I should have probably flipped sooner but it's my first time so I'm still learning (mostly by experience).

 

[AfgooCBD]

Looks good! Stretch sometimes last 3 weeks. They should stabilize pretty soon. You could lean the tall ones, if you wanted.

 

[researching]

Yes it does. It's a good idea to flip them when they are about 1/2 to 3/4 of the size you want them to be. There is a substance called chlormequat chloride you could use to stop or reduce stretching, but it could be cancer causing. I used to use it but have stopped.

 

[MrStickyScissors]

they should be about done stretching. I had to cut the legs on my table due to stretching as well.

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

I've got a really heavy roll of uninsulated copper wire an electrician left here after a job years ago.
If I've got some unruly tops I'll just bend a piece into a hook & hang it on the offending top to allow the shorter ones to "catch up". Usually only leave them on for 2-3 days or so.
Rinse, repeat.

 

[bigsteve]

Your plants should be just about done growing up or out. With typical veg times, 5-8 weeks, many varieties will continue to add height until the third week at 12/12. The clue is the white pistils. They also make their appearance 2-3+ weeks after the plant goes to 12/12. There is a change point in week 3 where the plant is re-routing energy from construction to growing the sex parts, the buds. Virtually no height is added once the change-over kicks into high gear. From then on the frustrated female is going all in to build buds. Nature is neat, eh?

Good luck, they are done growing, BigSteve.

 

[researching]

Plants look great btw!

 

[ttystikk]

I had to laugh at the thread title- 'don't be scared, kid! It's gonna be okay!'

 

[zchopper420]

Like everyone else said they are prob about done now. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't streach anymore at all being that far in. What strain is it they look nice and uniform. I would say you got it about perfect looks like you will get a nice yeild out of the room, maximize space!

 

[nomoresnow]

Like everyone else said they are prob about done now. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't streach anymore at all being that far in. What strain is it they look nice and uniform. I would say you got it about perfect looks like you will get a nice yeild out of the room, maximize space!

They are AK-47 feminized and there are 4 of them, the one in the back corner is on a 3.5 inch riser I had to make cuz she is slow.

 

[ricky1lung]

Lst them out a bit. Keeps the tops low and opens it up for better light penetration.
Did you ever get your other lower leaves issue figured out?

 

[nomoresnow]

Lst them out a bit. Keeps the tops low and opens it up for better light penetration.
Did you ever get your other lower leaves issue figured out?

I am going to try and hang some weights on the tallest branches but they are very stiff so I'll have to be careful.

Regarding the droopy stems the concensus was that I may be watering too heavily and to dial it back a bit. Letting them dry out a bit today and going to reduce amount per watering and see what happens.

 

[ricky1lung]

I am going to try and hang some weights on the tallest branches but they are very stiff so I'll have to be careful.

Regarding the droopy stems the concensus was that I may be watering too heavily and to dial it back a bit. Letting them dry out a bit today and going to reduce amount per watering and see what happens.

I wouldn't use weights, may over weigh and snap some stems.
Just get a wire or a string and tie it down, go gentle because there is a bit of resistance before the stem snaps. You should be able to bend by hand to feel it then tie it where it needs to be.

I really wouldn't use weights if I were you.

 

[qwizoking]

Im not saying this applies here, but since nobody mentioned i figured i would..
Heavy sativas, landraces and what not may continue growing at the same pace through flowering.

 

[nomoresnow]

Im not saying this applies here, but since nobody mentioned i figured i would..
Heavy sativas, landraces and what not may continue growing at the same pace through flowering.

Good to know, thanks for the info.