S--T--R--E--T--C--H--I--N--G problems

E-Clipz · 12-03-2008, 07:01 AM

My buddy gave me a couple germinated seeds the other day but i didnt have anything set up to grow them. I just put them in soil under a 25W cfl bulb and 3 days later im left with plants that have 4 inch long stems with the cotyledon leaves and the 1st set of "true" leaves at the top. Im guessing its cuz i dont have the right lights. what kind of cfl works best? I have a 25W bulb for an aquarium and the box says it is daylight spectrum, will this help?

**Dandaweedman** · 12-03-2008, 07:47 AM

Put the light closer.
A couple of inches away is fine, if you notice leaves drying and getting brittle you are too close.
The CFL is the way to go for veg, unless you have the room for HID.

E-Clipz · 12-03-2008, 07:50 AM

I moved it so its 2 inches away from the top. should I re-pot into a bigger container so I can bury some of the stem with dirt?

farmergiles · 12-03-2008, 11:32 AM

If you bury some of the stem with dirt it won`t do any harm and it will help support the plant.

12-03-2008, 07:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
E-Clipz YaHookan Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 90 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	S--T--R--E--T--C--H--I--N--G problems My buddy gave me a couple germinated seeds the other day but i didnt have anything set up to grow them. I just put them in soil under a 25W cfl bulb and 3 days later im left with plants that have 4 inch long stems with the cotyledon leaves and the 1st set of "true" leaves at the top. Im guessing its cuz i dont have the right lights. what kind of cfl works best? I have a 25W bulb for an aquarium and the box says it is daylight spectrum, will this help? Last edited by E-Clipz; 12-03-2008 at 07:08 AM.

12-03-2008, 07:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Herbologist Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the minds of others Posts: 6,367 Thanks: 354 Thanked 305 Times in 257 Posts	Put the light closer. A couple of inches away is fine, if you notice leaves drying and getting brittle you are too close. The CFL is the way to go for veg, unless you have the room for HID. __________________ Life is a temporary way to spend eternity. Our future FAQ starts here Last edited by Dandaweedman; 12-03-2008 at 07:49 AM.

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E-Clipz YaHookan Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 90 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I moved it so its 2 inches away from the top. should I re-pot into a bigger container so I can bury some of the stem with dirt? Last edited by E-Clipz; 12-03-2008 at 08:46 AM.

12-03-2008, 11:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
farmergiles Zombie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 493 Thanked 668 Times in 468 Posts	If you bury some of the stem with dirt it won`t do any harm and it will help support the plant. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness

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