First Time, need some advice

Hondaweed

Hondaweed

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What's up guys, I have 7 plants that I germed, and put them in soil. Been growing lil over a week. 8 days.

They are growing long n stringy, cause apparently I had the light too far, and they are starting to lean assume cause weight of leaves. Could they die like that? I moved the light closer, and any other additional info would be great. I'm a grower on a budget so nothing extreme or expensive ✌
 
ltecato

ltecato

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They won't die if you take care of them right. Either prop them up with a toothpick or something OR bury the plant deeper so less of the stem is above soil line.
 
jacksthc

jacksthc

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pictures would be great but from the info and seeing what other growers have tried in the passed and its not good.
would you fill confident to remove lower leaves and dig the plants up carefully, dig a deep hole so you can cover most the stretched stem in soil
as this will fix the problem and helps you plant gain a large root mass
 
sno capz

sno capz

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It's always good practice to start your sprouts halfway down into the pot... This way if they do stretch all you have to do is add more media... Soil, coco, etc... Around the base of the main stem to add stability to the sprout.... Another important thing to remember is that a fan in the grow space simulates a breeze which will also strengthen the main stem as it gets bigger. My stems always end up being super thick...
 
jacksthc

jacksthc

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sno capz said:
It's always good practice to start your sprouts halfway down into the pot... This way if they do stretch all you have to do is add more media... Soil, coco, etc... Around the base of the main stem to add stability to the sprout.... Another important thing to remember is that a fan in the grow space simulates a breeze which will also strengthen the main stem as it gets bigger. My stems always end up being super thick...
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not sure about this "It's always good practice to start your sprouts halfway down into the pot"

this will cause hot spots in the pot and then enough space for the fan to blow air over the sprouts, don't sound very good to me

best to keep soil 1/2" below the rim of the pot and if your growing with t5's or low watt cfl keep them 1-2" off the top of the canopy and they will grow thick strong stem's
 
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sno capz

sno capz

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I've never had a problem with any hot spots. Where do you get your info from? I get mine from personal experience... Not from just disagreeing with people....

jacksthc said:
not sure about this "It's always good practice to start your sprouts halfway down into the pot"

this will cause hot spots in the pot and then enough space for the fan to blow air over the sprouts, don't sound very good to me

best to keep soil 1/2" below the rim of the pot and if your growing with t5's or low watt cfl keep them 1-2" off the top of the canopy and they will grow thick strong stem's
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sno capz

sno capz

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OK i see you know your shit... Credit given... However i don't ever have hot spot problems and have been doing this for about the same time
 
sno capz

sno capz

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A solution to my method if worried about hot spots is to use smart pots... Roll down the sides at first then roll them up as the plant gets bigger to add more media
 
jacksthc

jacksthc

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sno capz said:
OK i see you know your shit... Credit given... However i don't ever have hot spot problems and have been doing this for about the same time
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thanks mate, I just found the seedling stretch and don't look as healthy when I used to start with pots half full, I put it down to hot spot problems as it trap some hot air
but since I have filled the pots my seedling look more healthy and the stems a lot thicker

sno capz said:
A solution to my method if worried about hot spots is to use smart pots... Roll down the sides at first then roll them up as the plant gets bigger to add more media
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thats a great ideal with the smart pots, I will have to get myself some of them :)
 
jacksthc

jacksthc

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sno capz said:
I love smart pots! Never need to transplant if you roll them down... So simple
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I transplant my plant twice in veg and then just before flower
would save me transplanting my plant in veg
re-pot just before flower keep them rolled down so I could unroll them after the stretch in flower :)
 
sno capz

sno capz

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Exactly! My sprouts haven't stretch since probably my first or second grow so i don't use smart pots because of stretching issues... I can make them work the entire grow from veg to flower. I use coco plugs for germ/sprout and then i bury them in Mother Earth coco with hydroton for drainage and let em do their thing! I just keep up on my pH levels and nutrient schedule/solutions...

If you prefer transplanting...

You can Buy 1.5gal smart pot transplanters... They've got i slit down One side so you can loosen the sides then slide your hand inside the pot to remove it easily... I used them once but didn't really see much sense in needing to EVER transplant... Unless you simply do not have the room for multiple 5-20gal smart pots... But for the spaces you show in your pics plus your method they'd be perfect.

Plus they are cheap!

1.5gal = $2
5gal = $6
 
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yah1

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What kind of light are you using? They look really streched - looks like you were using "normal" bulbs - been there, done that :)
 
Hondaweed

Hondaweed

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Grow bulb. I didn't know what to get. I think it's 250w, or lil more. I have it on a basic lamp. Bulb is a issue?
 
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