First Grow, Skinny Stalk

I am currently 2 1/2 weeks into my first grow. Origionally i started with a halogen bulb (woops) i have since, switched to some CFL Bulbs (6500k) . the plant really stretched while iwas using the Halogen bulb and as aresult the stalk is quite weak and needs support (a chopstick) how can i get this stalk to be stronger or grow thicker? do i need to? will it get strong on its own?

Thanks in advanced

a fan will help to thickin up the stalk

I agree with Ace. just like us going to the gym a fan on your plants will slightly tear the fibres in the stalk resulting in the plant repairing itself and building extra stalk to strengthen itself just like our muscles.

hey man...try posting some pics...its obvious that a fan helps in strenthening up ya stems ..but u said ur using chopsticks ???? ...u need to post a pic to get answers

lmao i was using chop sticks to hold up my weak stem too... ya man get a fan, put ur plant into the gym

when they are stronger later one, then shake your plant gently for 3-5 seconds-it will strenghten the main stem when done on everyday.Thats the ghetto work out

it will gradually get stronger n bigger on its own just give it time to heal from that halogen light.lol.

i just got another 42 W 6700k (150w replacement) CFL bulb and am going to put a smaller 2700k bulb on there tomorro. i have a fan blowing directly on it now as well instead of just moving the air around it. its now oscilating directly on it. check out my pictures in my profile titled Week 2 to see what i have done. https://www.rollitup.org/members/tkjoe-166170-albums-2-weeks-picture848295-img-7080.html