Stretched stem

[Masenko]

Hey all first time grower here this seedling is 2 days old and has stretched a ridiculous amount when it has been under constant light since it sprouted the lights are 4 inches away from it why is it still stretching?

 

[weedstoner420]

Sometimes they just be like that. It can stand on its own so that's good. When you transplant it you can bury the bottom couple inches of stem if you want

 

[Masenko]

Hey thanks for the reply and the weird shaped cotleydons is this something to be worried about?

 

[Masenko]

I was thinking of starting this in a 5 litre Coco plug but that seemed a bit overkill so went with a smaller jiffy

 

[HydoDan]

They stretch from lack of light..

 

[Masenko]

Yes that is what has confused me since it is getting plenty of light, 600watts of it still stretched to this.

 

[farmerfischer]

What kind of lamp are using..?
Its not strong enough so the sprout is reaching for it

 

[MtRainDog]

Sounds like plenty of light. Personally, I like the stretchers. I find they turn out to be the most vigorous in the garden, and the best performers in flower, more often than not.

 

[farmerfischer]

Sounds like plenty of light. Personally, I like the stretchers. I find they turn out to be the most vigorous in the garden, and the best performers in flower, more often than not.

Your lucky.. normally the fast stretchers turn out to be males for me..

 

[Masenko]

Thanks for all the input im using a HPS 600w light kit.I think I'll stop worrying to much and see how it goes.

 

[MtRainDog]

Your lucky.. normally the fast stretchers turn out to be males for me..

They should be nearly 50/50 with stretchy females too. I typically pop ~20 beans a round tho, so I get to see a fair amount.

 

[farmerfischer]

They should be nearly 50/50 with stretchy females too. I typically pop ~20 beans a round tho, so I get to see a fair amount.

Through the years that ive grown i Tipically see males will naturally out grow the females faster so theyll be able to drop pollen onto them.. not just air pollenated

 

[farmerfischer]

I apolgize for the derail of the thread OP..

 

[Masenko]

No worries any grow knowledge will help me at this point bit clueless.

 

[singlecoiled]

Be careful if you choose to bury the stem, don't go too deep. I made this mistake with my first grow and planted the stem so deep that my plant only used the bottom half of the soil in my pot. (half of the soil in my pot was unused and the roots did not grow up). You'll also wind up with your root ball deep in wet soil which is tricky for a young plant.

Another option is to bend the stem horizontally ( 90 degrees like a big "L). I think you'll find bending the stem allows easier training to keep all flower tops at equal height.

 

[MickFoster]

They only stretch for one reason.........lack of light.

 

[buckaclark]

So.. there's a 600w Hps 4" from that seedling,eh?

 

[xtsho]

Through the years that ive grown i Tipically see males will naturally out grow the females faster so theyll be able to drop pollen onto them.. not just air pollenated

Yes males will stretch and get taller than females but not while they're still seedlings without any true leaves.

 

[Boatguy]

Be careful if you choose to bury the stem, don't go too deep. I made this mistake with my first grow and planted the stem so deep that my plant only used the bottom half of the soil in my pot. (half of the soil in my pot was unused and the roots did not grow up). You'll also wind up with your root ball deep in wet soil which is tricky for a young plant.

Another option is to bend the stem horizontally ( 90 degrees like a big "L). I think you'll find bending the stem allows easier training to keep all flower tops at equal height.

That isnt anything i have noticed. Like most plants roots come out of the stem quickly when buried.
Bury them stretchy stems

 

[HydoDan]

Hps is to red for seedlings, 5k flourescent or led is much better and cheaper..
4" or 4'??