Hey guys - so these are a week and a half old - why so tall is this normal ? I put them on a window sill during the day. I’m not sure what to do. I have a grow light I haven’t used because I read that just putting them on a window sill would be ok ( I am going to transplant them eventually ) but they seem frail help ? The grow light I got says 8 W but equivalent to 65 ??? Desperate thanks
Also the one lower left just finally broke out of shell seemed stuck do you think she will grow ?
They are stretching for the light. A 65w light isn’t sufficient. You’ll need ~200w of quality lighting per plant to flower them. Do you plan on putting them outside?
They are searching for more light. I have never found the window to give enough of the right kind of light. You can put a small stick next to them to keep them from falling over until you transplant them and then bury some of that long steam. They will be fine.
Welcome to the community ! When time comes to transplant I recommend cannabis friendly soil. As mentioned backfill up on the stems couple inchs. Good luck
Ok I do plan on putting them outside - so in the meantime I should get a light with the watts you suggested and that should be sufficient to go above all 4 of the little girls ?
Thank you so much I hope so I get all anxious - what soil do you suggest ? Also I’ve been reading about putting some fertilizer as well when I transplant them ?
Fox Farm, Black Magic, and Roots organics are all good cannabis soils. Stay away from anything from Scott’s, Miracle Grow, or Vigaro. Any product that says “Feeds for x months” won’t be a cannabis friendly soil.
Won’t be necessary if in a good cannabis soil. Most soils have sufficient nutes for 4 to 6 weeks from your last transplant. Adding nutes too early can burn them. The best way to manage feeding is to use a PPM meter to test runoff. Begin feeding when PPM dips below 1,000 for the first time.
Seedlings don’t require very much light when small like that.
To save a few $$ you can use a florescent shop light, will work for the 3 ish weeks or so they’ll be inside.
A few cfl bulbs 13 w or 23 w (actual draw ) will work too.
Just check it for the seed liner. A thin membrane that doesn’t always come fully off.
The 2 first leaves could be stuck together and may need a bit of help to remove.
If so then just mist with water to soften it a bit before trying to remove.
They’re pretty delicate at this stage so just be careful if you do have to lend an assist.