# Autoflower seedling check **URL:** \ **Category:** Seedling\ **Tags:** autoflower\ **Created:** [July 24, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657 "2022-07-24T14:20:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hairybadger231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e57/32.png) [@Hairybadger231](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hairybadger231)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/1 "2022-07-24T14:20:59Z")
![image|375x500] (upload://vMwTH0PXvPwo3AlN0R78QQj1bkc.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/3/7/5/375eacb6542f5caffc1fa5cd2ffac448cc1324e4.jpeg) Just wanted to get a check and see if these are looking on par they got planted 4 days ago and are this tall now, what do we think? ---
**Author:** ![Hairybadger231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e57/32.png) [@Hairybadger231](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hairybadger231)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/2 "2022-07-24T14:21:47Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/2/3/e/23e01e449f5258176a9936909fa0c83c1aeb0de9.jpeg) The other photo didn’t post so here it is ---
**Author:** ![Eh024CO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dc4da7/32.png) [@Eh024CO](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Eh024CO)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/3 "2022-07-24T14:33:24Z")
I would add more soil and bring the light closer. ---
**Author:** ![Dexterado](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dexterado/32/678065_2.png) [@Dexterado](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Dexterado)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/4 "2022-07-24T14:34:17Z")
Not sure what your lighting situation is, but looks like it’s stretching for light. I’d move your light closer, or it will end up needing to be staked up. ---
**Author:** ![Borderryan22](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/borderryan22/32/1167090_2.png) [@Borderryan22](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Borderryan22)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/5 "2022-07-24T17:55:18Z")
Agreed with others. Add more soil to support the stalk. Drop lights a few inches to slow the stretch. ---
**Author:** ![Hairybadger231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e57/32.png) [@Hairybadger231](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hairybadger231)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/6 "2022-07-24T18:27:51Z")
Just did both, thanks alot ---
**Author:** ![Hairybadger231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e57/32.png) [@Hairybadger231](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hairybadger231)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/7 "2022-07-24T18:29:08Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/5/4/3/5432f8a785dd25ecc34f0bb6a754a80bc9336a35.jpeg) Here’s an update, added more soil and lowered light, I also added another light bc the one I had was very under powered ---
**Author:** ![Borderryan22](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/borderryan22/32/1167090_2.png) [@Borderryan22](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Borderryan22)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/8 "2022-07-24T18:38:08Z")
Looks great! A lot of what is now buried will develop more roots too. Good luck and happy growing!!! ---
**Author:** ![Eh024CO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dc4da7/32.png) [@Eh024CO](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Eh024CO)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 6:50am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/9 "2022-07-25T06:50:08Z")
Good job! Only reason I know is because I did the same thing! ---
**Author:** ![OGIncognito](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ogincognito/32/475294_2.png) [@OGIncognito](https://ilgmforum.com/u/OGIncognito)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 9:34am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/10 "2022-07-25T09:34:41Z")
I would place a clear solo cup over the seedlings to create a humidity dome then water a ring a few inches around the outside of the cup to promote those roots to stretch out searching for food. Mist the inside of the cup and once the leaves are touching the sides it’s safe to remove the dome 🤟 ---
**Author:** ![Hairybadger231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e57/32.png) [@Hairybadger231](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hairybadger231)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 12:31pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/11 "2022-07-25T12:31:22Z")
Could I just use clear glass cups? Or do they have to be plastic ---
**Author:** ![OGIncognito](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ogincognito/32/475294_2.png) [@OGIncognito](https://ilgmforum.com/u/OGIncognito)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/12 "2022-07-25T13:36:04Z")
Plastic works better, cut a water bottle in 1/2 🤟 ---
**Author:** ![Docnraq](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/docnraq/32/1206410_2.png) [@Docnraq](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Docnraq)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/13 "2022-07-25T14:29:44Z")
> [@OGIncognito](#): > > I would place a clear solo cup over the seedlings to create a humidity dome I do this too! I found it works best if you cut of the lip of the plastic cup and then press the edge into the soil a little. Traps that moisture good. ---
**Author:** ![Hairybadger231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e57/32.png) [@Hairybadger231](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hairybadger231)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/14 "2022-07-25T22:28:25Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/0/5/6/0562558765dee77cbcd0a83a7e639d15359cc8b9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GrowingIs4Everyone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/growingis4everyone/32/835612_2.png) [@GrowingIs4Everyone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/GrowingIs4Everyone)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/15 "2022-07-25T22:46:57Z")
Also and I may be reading the photo wrong but it looks like the soil is wet around the stem. When you do start watering try to water around the outside so the roots have to search for the water and expand and not by the stem( something along those lines is the reason) ---
**Author:** ![Hairybadger231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e57/32.png) [@Hairybadger231](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hairybadger231)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/16 "2022-07-25T22:56:52Z")
No u are def right, should I be watering when dry even with the plastic cup? ---
**Author:** ![GrowingIs4Everyone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/growingis4everyone/32/835612_2.png) [@GrowingIs4Everyone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/GrowingIs4Everyone)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/17 "2022-07-25T22:59:09Z")
Let someone else chime in on that, I didn’t use the cup for my first grow so I couldn’t tell you but I am curious as well because I plan on using for my next. ---
**Author:** ![HeyJB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/heyjb/32/772068_2.png) [@HeyJB](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HeyJB)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/18 "2022-07-25T22:59:42Z")
Yes. But it will take a LOT longer to dry out. ---
**Author:** ![Dexterado](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dexterado/32/678065_2.png) [@Dexterado](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Dexterado)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/19 "2022-07-25T23:01:21Z")
I might add, I don’t know what your lighting situation is for when it starts taking off, but after trying to save money on a few different lights over the years, I have found that buying a great light is probably the most important thing, although it is painful. It is a must have. I recently bought an hlg 350r, and it’s fantastic for a 2x4 tent. Makes all the difference. ---
**Author:** ![HeyJB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/heyjb/32/772068_2.png) [@HeyJB](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HeyJB)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657/20 "2022-07-25T23:01:58Z")
I just pulled the lids off these girls because a few were maxed out. Have only watered them the first time when they went into the dirt as tails ![20220725_170024](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/c/1/4/c14b322d1cae4a7c2f8dd0bc16cbb5aa87f1f41f.jpeg) and not one time since. They’re probably still not gonna get watered for a few more days. You can see just how much moisture is still on the cups sitting to the right. [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/autoflower-seedling-check/90657.md?page=2)