Is she permanently disabled?

[louis]

When I first started the grow I made the mistake of leaving the lights too far from the plant, causing it to be top heavy. It was drooping yesterday so I put it under the CFLs hoping it would pick itself up. It didn't. So I tied it to a support stick and now it's standing up. Will I need to use this stick throughout the grow, or will the stalk get thick enough to hold up my baby?

 

[bombbudpuffa]

Leave it just in case. When buds start forming they could get heavy and fall over. I have to tie a few up every now and then.

 

[Mutt]

what I have done is transplant it deeper and just bring the soil up to compinsate for the stretch.

 

[HippyInEngland]

It would be interesting to see pics, many inventive and knowledgeable people use this forum, as ive always said, there are no problems that have no solutions.

Hippy

 

[louis]

Thanks guys. I would leave it on there till bud, but right now it's just a seedling. Whenever come transplant time I'll probably bury a little of the stem. This is my first grow, so I am not expecting much. Thanks guys, ya'll are great.

 

[HippyInEngland]

louis

Have you got a fan on it?, the stem needs stimulation for it to grow strong, a fan moving the plant makes the stem have microscopic rips in it, they repair and become mini scars, over and over again making the stem thick and strong.

Hippy

 

[louis]

Thanks here are the pics. Would a box fan be over kill?

 

[Hick]

louis

Have you got a fan on it?, the stem needs stimulation for it to grow strong, a fan moving the plant makes the stem have microscopic rips in it, they repair and become mini scars, over and over again making the stem thick and strong.

Hippy

^^^ "yup"...just like exercise/body building for your plant. On a seedling that small, just enough air movement to give the leaves and stem a "rippling, vibrateing" effect should be sufficient.

 

[HippyInEngland]

Louis

They are not top heavy, they are growing, what you see is how they grow, a fan or air movement is needed to strengthen the stem.

Hippy

 

[louis]

I tied them to the stick, before I did it was laying down. Like it was top heavy.

 

[Cook_]

BOO to the fan leave it natural just give it a 12 hour semi breeze not even a wind and youll grow kill its not the stem your worried about its about the fan leaves then the nodes then the flowers

 

[Hick]

I believe...the stem/stalk transports nutrients to the rest of the plant. A larger stem, not only will support more/bigger growth, but provides the needed nutrients that encourages maximum growth.
.......another case of "bigger is better"..

 

[HippyInEngland]

Louis

How often are you watering this?

 

[Cook_]

Not true i think your talking about the roots hick the better the roots can **** up the nutes the better the plant thrives you dont need 2 damage your plant

 

[Hick]

"Who" said anything avout 'damaging'??
It doesn't matter how big your roots are if the stalk can't communicate/transport the vital needs.. A healthy meristem that can "at least" support the plants own weight is essential.
I have had occurances, where plants neede to be tied "up" late in flower, in order to support the weight, but at this stage, a seedling, most definately should be supporting itself.

 

[louis]

I water it when the dirt starts to get dry but its always very moist. So should I put the box fan on it on a low setting?

 

[Hick]

Let her dry out between waterings..mj doesn't like wet feet continuosly..and "yes" a box fan "NOT" directed on the plant, but in the area/space, where it is moving the air and plant just a little.

 

[Weeddog]

I would do as mutt said and transplant deeper to the bottom leaves. You will need a bigger pot anyways. Then do as hick says, use a fan and let it go dry between waterings.