how can i strengthen my stems???

smokercraft0420

smokercraft0420

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heeyy ive just started a couple plants from seed and are about 5 days old. they seem to be doing okay but i was wondering if someone had a good solution for strengthening/ thickening stems other than with a fan. any help would be great.

much appreciated
smokercraft0420
 
danrasta

danrasta

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You really need to get a fan even a lil computer fan would do for now also keep your lights as close as possible, there's probaly nutes to help is well!
 
simpsonsampson420

simpsonsampson420

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like was said moving air is the best thing for them.... it cause microscopic breaks that get mended and strengthen and fatten the stem...
 
smokercraft0420

smokercraft0420

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alright thanks. i have a fan i was just wondering wat else would do it. and another problem is that i cant have the light too close cuz it gives off a lot of heat
 
kremnon

kremnon

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u can also manually work the stems by bending one way then back the other a few times every few days.

its like excercise for ur plant.
 
smokercraft0420

smokercraft0420

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these are supposed to end up outside. i have them under a 65 watt flood light. and then one by itself under a 25 watt cfl. its doin the best. so the stems will obviously get thicker rite??
 
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CocksonSwolehard

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smokercraft0420 said:
these are supposed to end up outside. i have them under a 65 watt flood light. and then one by itself under a 25 watt cfl. its doin the best. so the stems will obviously get thicker rite??
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I would nix the flood lamp. They're notorious for focusing heat on plants.Switch it out for some more CFLs. 6500k for a couple of weeks (or 3) then move outdoors.
Good luck!
 
b00linib

b00linib

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Dude dont stress about it they will strengthen in time, there only 5 days old, obviously the fan will help lol and plant exercises what kremnon said sounds good lol next you will be taking it out for a jog,
 
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