Seedlings falling over? Help

dontcha · May 15, 2010

This is my first time growing and I'm into day 6 on the 24 hour light cycle. I look at them this morning and 3 of them have fallen over put they aren't wilting, the leaves look great. Help! Should I repot them?

CLOSETGROWTH · May 15, 2010

Your light is WAY too far away, they are stretching.. not good... Plant them babes in 6" containers individually, and bring the light much closer.. Maybe 4 inches away or less if your running flourescent lighting..

A small oscillating fan on a low setting will also help in making the stem strong.

Good luck!

CLOSETGROWTH · May 15, 2010

Also, it would be better to change your light schedule to 18/6.. gives the plant to time recuperate, and much better for root growth.

thizz13 · May 15, 2010

They look stretched, move lights closer and hold them up with some toothpicks or something

dontcha · May 15, 2010

How much closer should I move it? It's about 8-10inches from the top of the plants right now...

thizz13 · May 15, 2010

What type of light is it, seems like you might need more light or something else is going on

dontcha · May 15, 2010

Fluorescent 48" T12 plant light, I thought it might be to much, but its been 6 days. Was going to start the 18/6 tonight

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