like the girl above said.. if you keep the light close enough it wont stretch and you need a light breeze on it too to help strengthen the stemHey man, hows it going? I am starting some up about the same time (The budded from the ground just about 9 days ago I would say). Mine are growing pretty fast. I am going to have to use some sort of support for mine. Just something to help hold them up. You might want to look into it as well! Good luck bud!