Quote Originally Posted by samajade
hi
so i have seeds and i have started them using distilled water. i even bought a how to grow book. but my stems keep bending and to be honest i dont know where i can even get a clone. i need help. i am in rio rancho but stuck on what to do. the root system seems to small for some that i am trying to grow and i did transplant so the can grow faster?

Help....Help....Help
Samajade,

Congrats on the seed starts! I agree with Blackhash on the stretching. The little ones are struggling to get as close to the light source as possible. You did not mention what type of lighting you are using....

If you are a medical patient then you can contact one of the producers for clones right now. I know that they have just recently provided them to some of the patients here for a fee.

You mentioned that the root system was still small.....if you are checking out roots right after sprouting then you are doing way more harm than good by checking and disturbing them.

If you can give us a few more details on your situation that would be great:

1. Are you checking the pH of your water?
2. What types of lights (color temp, type, wattage) are you using?
3. How long has it been since the beans popped?
4. What is the temp and humidity levels in your grow area?
5. Are you using any nutrient supplementation?

One thing to note: pH for soil should run around 6.5 distilled water alone (I get mine from Wally World locally) and usually does NOT contain Cal/Mag...this can lead to issues with your plants if they do not get these things.

Best of luck and I am sure you will get the knack of it soon!