Newbie Needs Help!!!

[JohnnyPotGrower]

Ive had my growroom and seeds for about a month now. After germinating some seeds I planted 3 of them in pots under three 120W incandescent lights. Only one of the plants ended up sprouting. Its been 3 weeks now and she is only about 3-4 inches tall, the stem is extremely thin and this past week ive had to support it in order for it to stand up. I'm pretty sure this is a case of stretch because of the weak ass lights I used.

So, my question is:
I ordered a 400W HPS light which should be here within a week. Once i get the plant under than baby will it resume normal growth or is it already too late? Also what should i do in the meantime to make sure she stays alive?

Thanks for any info!

JohnnyPotGrower Reviewed by JohnnyPotGrower on 04-07-2005. Newbie Needs Help!!! Ive had my growroom and seeds for about a month now. After germinating some seeds I planted 3 of them in pots under three 120W incandescent lights. Only one of the plants ended up sprouting. Its been 3 weeks now and she is only about 3-4 inches tall, the stem is extremely thin and this past week ive had to support it in order for it to stand up. I'm pretty sure this is a case of stretch because of the weak ass lights I used. So, my question is: I ordered a 400W HPS light which should be Rating: 5

[JohnnyPotGrower]

I just read in another thread that if your plant has stretched that you can replant it deeper, with the soil just below the first set of leaves. Is there any truth to this? If so i may have to give it a try unless someone can give me some suggestions.

Thanks again.

[smokinlowrider4u]

yes you can i have seen that done for years it will work wont kill it go ahead

[JohnnyPotGrower]

smokinlowrider4u, are you talking about replanting it deeper?

[smokinlowrider4u]

yes i am . planting deeper is ok

[Zandor]

Yes you can just add some more soil to the top of the existing soil. Sand would also be a good idea. Sand prevents alga from growing on top of the soil from watering and light exposure.

[JohnnyPotGrower]

Thanks guys, I added more soil to the pot and now it is up to just below the first two leaves (the round ones). It looks alot more sturdy so i put a fan on the lowest setting to give it a little breeze and strengthen that stem.

The 400W HPS should be arriving in the next two days, once I get the plant under that will it start growing normally again or is its growth permenantly stunted?

[Zandor]

Just watch the temperature and Ph and it will be fine.