Why are my seedling not growing like other seedlings I've seen?

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traceytenik

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I have an AK 47 auto that is 3 weeks old and a Big Haze auto that is 1 week old.
I made my own potting soil and planted them in their final home.
I started them indoors using sunlight from windows. I started taking the AK 47 outside to harden it 3 days ago so it can eventually be out in full sun soon.. I read it is not recommended to take the
Big Haze outside until it has its 2nd or 3rd set of leaves.
I have watered the AK 47, one cup in a circle around the seedling twice because of the pot size and the Big Haze once for the same reason.

Why am I seeing seedlings of the same age that look like mini bushes?
All advice will be appreciated.AK 47 wk 3 (2).JPG AK 47 wk 3.JPG Big Haze wk 1 (2).JPG Big Haze wk 1.JPG
 
hotrodharley

hotrodharley

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Because most people use more than window light. Poor light causes seedlings to grow tall and wispy. Get some real light on it or leave it outside. Use a straw or skewer to stake it up when you take it outside because it’ll be laying over and playing dead due to a weak stem. Resolves quickly after a few days outside. Morning light is the best.
 
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traceytenik

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I wasn't trying to do an indoor set up. The company where I bought the seeds said put em near a window then at 2 weeks start to harden them. I live in Thailand, the last time I put seedlings directly outdoors they died.
 
curious2garden

curious2garden

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traceytenik said:
I wasn't trying to do an indoor set up. The company where I bought the seeds said put em near a window then at 2 weeks start to harden them. I live in Thailand, the last time I put seedlings directly outdoors they died.
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hotrodharley answered you in that you are light deficient. I'd recommend adding a T5HO to your plants for more light before you put them outside.
 
BostonBuds

BostonBuds

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traceytenik said:
I wasn't trying to do an indoor set up. The company where I bought the seeds said put em near a window then at 2 weeks start to harden them. I live in Thailand, the last time I put seedlings directly outdoors they died.
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I would like to see the ad from that company.
 
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