# Falling seedling. What should I do? **URL:** \ **Category:** Seedling\ **Created:** [July 31, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616 "2020-07-31T13:46:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![blanc\_roses](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blanc_roses/32/368113_2.png) [@blanc\_roses](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blanc_roses)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/1 "2020-07-31T13:46:31Z")
I am a first time grower. As seen in my photos my seedling is falling and bending towards one side, is it because the roots are not strong enough to support the weight of the leaves ? Wha my should I do ? Thank You ! ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/9/c/2/9c23651ff2ce2f412f8ed80fa3e65e710d4c1fa3.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/e/c/f/ecff891b94f68e6d0f4cd62f4b9bef472fe23d7e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Spiney\_norman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/spiney_norman/32/240878_2.png) [@Spiney\_norman](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Spiney_norman)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/2 "2020-07-31T13:55:05Z")
It actually looks pretty good. It will straighten up in time. Dont over water, let it dry out before watering. ---
**Author:** ![blanc\_roses](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blanc_roses/32/368113_2.png) [@blanc\_roses](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blanc_roses)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/3 "2020-07-31T14:05:27Z")
Thanks ! ---
**Author:** ![AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/aloysiusdevadanderabercrombie/32/359851_2.png) [@AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie](https://ilgmforum.com/u/AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/4 "2020-07-31T14:07:18Z")
Might prop it up with a pipe cleaner/toothpick and pipe cleaner. Also might want to lower your light some, if possible, to keep the stretch down. ---
**Author:** ![AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/aloysiusdevadanderabercrombie/32/359851_2.png) [@AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie](https://ilgmforum.com/u/AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/5 "2020-07-31T14:51:22Z")
> [@blanc\_roses](#): > > is it because the roots are not strong enough to support the weight of the leaves ? It’s because the stem isn’t strong enough. Looks like she’s stretching for light and outgrowing her stem. Sorry, I didn’t see your question last time. ---
**Author:** ![blanc\_roses](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blanc_roses/32/368113_2.png) [@blanc\_roses](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blanc_roses)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/6 "2020-07-31T15:16:35Z")
Thank You ! ---
**Author:** ![kellydans](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/kellydans/32/580751_2.png) [@kellydans](https://ilgmforum.com/u/kellydans)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/7 "2020-07-31T15:23:08Z")
When I plant my sprouts in seed starter cups I like to leave the dirt level down from the top about a inch and a half that way when I get my stretch on the seedlings I can backfill them at least one good time. ---
**Author:** ![Watt-Sun](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/watt-sun/32/193796_2.png) [@Watt-Sun](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Watt-Sun)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/8 "2020-07-31T19:54:48Z")
Adding some silica to your watering will help firm up the stems ---
**Author:** ![Roudy420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/roudy420/32/361960_2.png) [@Roudy420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Roudy420)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/9 "2020-07-31T21:46:34Z")
Wooden meat skewers and bread ties work good for holding it up. A oscillating fan will toughen the stem as it blows around. Just don’t blow it down. You can use Armor Si to pH UP your water and it will help toughen stems. ---
**Author:** ![Eagles009](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/eagles009/32/430861_2.png) [@Eagles009](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Eagles009)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/10 "2020-08-01T00:34:06Z")
What @kellydans said. Build a little hill around ur stem and pack it lightly. Will hold her up. Then get that light closer! Good luck. Edit: what kind of led do you have. Might need to go real close. Started with some 105 watt blurples that induced stretch at anything higher than four inches lol ---
**Author:** ![blanc\_roses](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blanc_roses/32/368113_2.png) [@blanc\_roses](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blanc_roses)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 9:43am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/11 "2020-08-01T09:43:07Z")
sure i will try ! Thanks ---
**Author:** ![blanc\_roses](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blanc_roses/32/368113_2.png) [@blanc\_roses](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blanc_roses)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 9:43am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/12 "2020-08-01T09:43:32Z")
Thank you ! ---
**Author:** ![blanc\_roses](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blanc_roses/32/368113_2.png) [@blanc\_roses](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blanc_roses)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 9:46am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/13 "2020-08-01T09:46:38Z")
I am using 600W LED light hanging around 60cm above the seedlings. ---
**Author:** ![Eagles009](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/eagles009/32/430861_2.png) [@Eagles009](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Eagles009)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 11:04am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/14 "2020-08-01T11:04:03Z")
Would you mind providing a model number or link if it’s from Amazon? ---
**Author:** ![AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/aloysiusdevadanderabercrombie/32/359851_2.png) [@AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie](https://ilgmforum.com/u/AloysiusDevadanderAbercrombie)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/15 "2020-08-01T12:47:40Z")
> [@blanc\_roses](#): > > I am using 600W LED You’re probably closer to 100w actual power draw. Blurples are notorious for wildly overstated wattages. > [@blanc\_roses](#): > > hanging around 60cm above the seedlings. Try bringing that down to about about 45-50. If you still have stretching bring it down more. > [@Eagles009](#): > > Would you mind providing a model number or link if it’s from Amazon? ^This would also be helpful. ---
**Author:** ![blanc\_roses](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blanc_roses/32/368113_2.png) [@blanc\_roses](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blanc_roses)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/falling-seedling-what-should-i-do/50616/16 "2020-08-04T15:33:17Z")
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