Too Small (Stunted?)

email468 said:

and the roots? how do they look? stunted or growing fine? This is baffling cause everything seems to be right on the money for good growth. Maybe it is a short strain and is waiting for 12/12 (grasping at straws)?

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I can only see the top roots if I move some of the hydroton away and they are white and fuzzy.

Here are some pictures of them as they near five weeks-

I think I will send some of these pictures to the seed company and ask their opinion. I will let you know what they say.

I have some babies going at 4 weeks, and they are right about where your are. I am using the same bulb and everything.

I cant keep any humidity, it always below 30%, which I think slows them down a little.

My guess is you are fine, they are just going a little slow.

LiquidJethro said:

I have some babies going at 4 weeks, and they are right about where your are. I am using the same bulb and everything.

I cant keep any humidity, it always below 30%, which I think slows them down a little.

My guess is you are fine, they are just going a little slow.

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I guess that is possible. But, I imagine slow growth like this is a sign that something is not right. These are hybrids and should act like it. If they continue like this, I don't doubt that they will veg and flower, but the yield will be very disappointing for the amount of effort expended in keeping them alive.

Further, I was planning to find a mother in this group. I don't think I will choose any of these for that purpose.

They are still small for their age -- will be forever runts.

But, they smell sweet and I have to force myself not to play with their leaves and smell my fingers.

The first picture is of a plant that is showing pre-flowers and they are male. But, I'll wait a few days just to double check.

Still need advice and opinions as to why they never really took off in veg.

thats my guess is just a slow growing strain. you sound like you have everything in check. how did u set up ur diy hydro setup? i diyed my veg box flood and drain tray for like 50 bucks and it works great.

thats very true i just planted some seeds that are outgrowing seeds planted two weeks before. It may just be that strain