Plants stretching during flowering - Is this normal?

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sudden growth at flower stage is normal

I expected the sudden growth part. But I'm concerned that the growth doesn't seem to include any new leaf mass.

But you think they're looking ok, then?

Help_Needed Reviewed by Help_Needed on 09-13-2007. Plants stretching during flowering - Is this normal? My plants have been on 12/12 for 23 days now. They've undergone an incredible growth spurt, more than doubling in height. However, most of the growth has be vertical. Not much new leaf mass has been added (although the buds seem to be coming in nicely). Originally I had 6 plants under 6 36w daylight CFL's. When I switched to flowering, I changed to 42w cool white CFL's. I also ended up getting rid of three of the plants - 2 males and one because it wasn't performing. So effectively, Rating: 5