Like Blink said...
Either that, or start the seeds in a cup that's half full of soil. When the seedling stretches, and reaches the top of the cup, instead of transplanting...leave them in the cup and carefully bury them up to the cotlydons. (the first set of leaves) Leave room for future waterings, and keep a fan on 'em.

Using a stake makes the plant dependant on external support, and is a bitch to train them off of it. The problem get's compounded during pre-flower stretch and when buds fill out.

With the pix below, I started-out with a bit too much soil to start the seedling, but it shows the general concept.
Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on . Need help growing, always encounter the same problem... PICTURE! Hey there. I am interested in growing but in my dozens of attempts I always have the same problem. I have tried researching it, but with my lack of plant knowlege I can not find an answer. I am hoping someone can help me. I made a paint picture because I do not know how to describe it... (I don't know how to add images so here is the link:) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/AragornReid/deadplant.jpg The seed begins to grow, and about 4-7 days later, the plant becomes so tall it Rating: 5