Watering issue

[aquanaut]

How close are your lights? That's a ton of stretch! If I were you I'd put the lights as close as possible.. like a few inches away!

aquanaut Reviewed by aquanaut on 01-27-2010. Watering issue Hey folks! so it's my first grow and its in my closet.. I've started with one plant to see how it would be. But now I think I might be experiencing some issues with watering. My plant is in its 5th week of veg and is like 8'', but with only about 15 leaves..It does NOT show any signs of disease tho. I got it from green seeds, it's a himalaya gold. I know it'd be better with pics but I dont own a camera so.. OK here is the real problem.. I have this kind of rotten substance on top of the earth Rating: 5

[bigtopsfinn]

^^Yes very stretched from lack of light. Get all the CFL's you can afford and put them as close to the plant as possible, 1 to 3 inches away at most (depending on strength of the bulb) and all around it, not just above. Check out Post #7 here: http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-li...-lighting.html

From what I saw in the pic, the yellow tip is nothing to worry about ATM.

Next time you transplant definitely get some perlite like redtails said and stay away from those "moisture control" soils.

Just to repeat redtails again you should get a fan in there to help dry out the soil but also to get your plant waving a little, it'll strengthen your main stalk and stems and reduce the stretching.