# My plants won't grow over 8 inches and they are already flowering **URL:** \ **Category:** Seedling\ **Created:** [March 1, 2019, 7:18am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685 "2019-03-01T07:18:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/latinousagreenrush/32/191054_2.png) [@LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://ilgmforum.com/u/LatinoUSAGreenRush)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 7:18am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/1 "2019-03-01T07:18:09Z")
Hello everyone and thank you for helping me! So after many attempts I finally have a little group of plants… it has been over two months and there look ready for harvest but they are also 8 inches tall. Why? not enough light? others died weeks old flowered 4 inches and died. ![20190228_231011](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/3/b/3bc7508182617c38a58e971430e81b12a3999f0b.jpeg) ![20190228_231507](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/3/3/33fc9fe7dd8d4f6e6587e05a4edbb682cee1293d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![blackthumbbetty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blackthumbbetty/32/528626_2.png) [@blackthumbbetty](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blackthumbbetty)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 10:33am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/2 "2019-03-01T10:33:32Z")
What strains? Also, what light cycle are you using? Looks like either stunted autos or photoperiod plants that were under 12/12 light from the start. If not a basic light issue, we’ll take a look at your grow medium, nutes, temps/humidity/ventilation, pH, and a few other things. First things first though: tell us about your strain and your lights. ---
**Author:** ![ThcinKC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/thcinkc/32/258110_2.png) [@ThcinKC](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ThcinKC)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 11:22am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/3 "2019-03-01T11:22:12Z")
Do you have a ph meter ? Also could you do a support ticket a picture of your setup with the blurple lights off. ---
**Author:** ![LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/latinousagreenrush/32/191054_2.png) [@LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://ilgmforum.com/u/LatinoUSAGreenRush)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/4 "2019-03-01T15:23:13Z")
Hello blackthumbbetty and thank you so much to you everyone for helping me! it am very happy and thankful you all are so nice and sweet! Well I have bought over 200 seeds though out the time and this is what I have alive so far… some are… I suspect because I did not labeled them… blueberry and may be something purple something. I am gonna get myself together and with your input start from zero and make it towards having pretty plants like I have seem in some posts!! I hope that helps… I am pretty sure Blueberries were the only only ones that survive me! ---
**Author:** ![LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/latinousagreenrush/32/191054_2.png) [@LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://ilgmforum.com/u/LatinoUSAGreenRush)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/5 "2019-03-01T15:23:44Z")
ThcinKC I am gonna buy one today from the ACE Hardware after my midterm@ Thank you!! ---
**Author:** ![TommyBahama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9bd4f/32.png) [@TommyBahama](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TommyBahama)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/6 "2019-03-01T15:44:36Z")
> [@LatinoUSAGreenRush](#): > > I am gonna buy one today from the ACE Hardware I looked to see what Ace Hardware has to offer. You don’t want any of those - they are inadequate for your purposes. There are several good digital pH meters available. The Apera PH20 is very popular around here: [https://www.amazon.com/Apera-Instruments-Value-Pocket-Tester/dp/B01ENFOHN8/ref=sr\_1\_3?keywords=apera+ph20&qid=1551454958&s=gateway&sr=8-3](https://www.amazon.com/Apera-Instruments-Value-Pocket-Tester/dp/B01ENFOHN8/ref=sr_1_3?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) ---
**Author:** ![ThcinKC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/thcinkc/32/258110_2.png) [@ThcinKC](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ThcinKC)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/7 "2019-03-01T15:47:54Z")
Like @TommyBahama says the apera is the way to go 2 things to not be cheap on are light’s and ph meter with reference solution to calibrate it regularly will take away alot of problems from even happening My grow journal 6 strains of fun i show you what a cheap ph meter did to my plants if you have time you might want to check that out ---
**Author:** ![blackthumbbetty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blackthumbbetty/32/528626_2.png) [@blackthumbbetty](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blackthumbbetty)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/8 "2019-03-01T15:48:15Z")
What light cycle are you using? If you’re using the wrong light cycle, your plants will keep doing this, regardless of the pH. ---
**Author:** ![LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/latinousagreenrush/32/191054_2.png) [@LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://ilgmforum.com/u/LatinoUSAGreenRush)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/9 "2019-03-01T16:20:19Z")
I think I was doing 7 to 8 pm… should I do 12 hours only? Could I out and flowers on a 20 hour cycle? I think I didn’t give them enough light and I just gave them a light when I remember! ---
**Author:** ![Growyourown](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/growyourown/32/159335_2.png) [@Growyourown](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growyourown)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/10 "2019-03-01T16:26:53Z")
If you’re giving your plants only 12 hours of light, they are going to flower almost right away. They need at least 16 hours of light/day throughout the veg cycle. ---
**Author:** ![blackthumbbetty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blackthumbbetty/32/528626_2.png) [@blackthumbbetty](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blackthumbbetty)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/11 "2019-03-01T17:40:11Z")
For vegging, you want to give your plants between 16-24 hours of LIGHT per day. If you don’t give them enough hours of light, the plant will start blooming immediately from germination. A timer helps immensely. A typical light schedule: 1.Germination week: 24 hours light/0 dark 2. Seedling stage: 20 hours light/4 hours dark 3. Veg stage: 18 hours light/6 hours dark 4. Bloom stage: 12 hours light/12 hours dark ---
**Author:** ![SlowOldGuy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/slowoldguy/32/170324_2.png) [@SlowOldGuy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/SlowOldGuy)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/12 "2019-03-01T17:54:09Z")
looks like multiple problems… over-watered, over-heated, screwy light schedule, possibly more, but this would be the major problems. more info and pics in normal ‘white’ light would get u more/better help.! ---
**Author:** ![Originalgazelle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/originalgazelle/32/187369_2.png) [@Originalgazelle](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Originalgazelle)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/13 "2019-03-01T22:11:23Z")
Have you filled out a support ticket? Use the term “support ticket” in the subject line COPY/PASTE the below list into your forum post. Answer these simple questions the best you can. If you do not know, or do not use something; Just say so; Or post NA (non applicable) - What strain, Seed bank, or bag seed - Method: Soil w/salt, Organic soil, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, KNF - Vessels: Pots, Grow beds, Buckets, Troths - PH of Water, Solution, runoff (if Applicable) - PPM/TDS or EC of nutrient solution if applicable - Indoor or Outdoor - Light system - Temps; Day, Night - Humidity; Day, Night - Ventilation system; Yes, No, Size - AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier, - Co2; Yes, No Always try to upload a clear picture of any issues you may have to allow the community to assist you. Add anything else you feel would help us give you a most informed answer should be included. Feel free to elaborate, but short and to the point questions and facts will help us help you in a more efficient manner ---
**Author:** ![LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/latinousagreenrush/32/191054_2.png) [@LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://ilgmforum.com/u/LatinoUSAGreenRush)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/14 "2019-03-03T02:18:05Z")
@ThcinKC I have a could only get one like this one! [Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/Accuracy-Measurement-Household-Drinking-Aquarium/dp/B07NXZ4YJ7/ref=sr_1_6?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) Would this one work? 🙂 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/8/2/82c363f9db3dcfb82ed13bd057983be0e360f09e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/latinousagreenrush/32/191054_2.png) [@LatinoUSAGreenRush](https://ilgmforum.com/u/LatinoUSAGreenRush)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/15 "2019-03-03T02:23:01Z")
Thank you so much, everyone! This makes so much sense! Yes, I only gave them 8 hours of light a day and that would make the plant not grow! This feedback is so valuable as I was doing it all wrong! @blackthumbbetty the light schedule, I will put in practice right away! @Originalgazelle Thank you so much! I will do that soon. I am doing to buy more seeds because I think I killed more of the ones that germinated :S ouch… Thank you, I am having such a good feeling and hopes! Thank you so so much to every single one of you!!! ---
**Author:** ![blackthumbbetty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/blackthumbbetty/32/528626_2.png) [@blackthumbbetty](https://ilgmforum.com/u/blackthumbbetty)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-plants-wont-grow-over-8-inches-and-they-are-already-flowering/28685/16 "2019-03-03T02:49:35Z")
Wonderful! Get growing! We’ll be here for you if you have any more questions or issues.