Am I growing a runt? Or is this caused by too much light?

[Kush]

Hi folks, Kush here.
I am growing "Critical+ Autoflowering CBD" by Dinafem.
The plant is 14 days old from sprout, it is large in girth, covers the diameter of the pot, and it looks healthy, also it has a ton of leaves, but it is only 3 inches tall... It is super squat an bushy.
It looks more like a leafy lettuce and less like a hemp plant, lol.

Am I growing a runt here? Or is the short, bushy stature of this seedling caused by the strong lights (around 45,000 lux)?
Is 3 inches a normal height for a 14 days old plant?
Is the plant going to explode in height soon? Dinafem claim that this strain is supposed to grow like a lanky Sativa. So far it grows like a squat Afghanica.
What if the plant remains stocky and does not grow long branches? Does this mean that there will be less space for bud growth?
Should I start giving it LESS light in order to make it grow bigger?

Lots of questions, I know...
Thanks!

 

[Flux]

Yes plants stretch with inadequate lighting but I think it’s mostly genetics, proper watering schedule and good soil. I actually start my girls under a 1000w HPS !!! Used to use an led to get them going but the switch to the big HPS caused a lot of issues while adapting to it. Most of my plants get pretty tall & bushy but I’ve ran a few seeds where the plants were in optimal conditions no signs of issues they just plain didn’t grow big at all ? Now I just stick to strains that seem to work for me. I’m interested to see what others have to say.......

 

[Flux]

Oh and remember your only 14 days along so be patient things can take off any day !!!!!!

 

[Kush]

Thanks for your reply, Flux.

 

[low_and_slow]

I'm actually impressed by how much is showing above ground for 14 days.


Let's see what a week does...

 

[Arthur]

It's not a large plant. Taken from canna connection. 90 cm, that's not quite 3 ft.
Give it time, the first couple weeks most of the activity is below the soil building a root system. She'll get moving, but I would expect something that will look very indica dom.

 

[Flux]

Day 14
Sweet n sour auto

 

[Flux]

Day 33 !!
This was a few days ago I have to tie the mains down tonight !!!!!

 

[Flux]

Like pull them right over !!!!
Your looking absolutely fine bud.
Pull over like this...... again

 

[Kush]

It's not a large plant. Taken from canna connection. 90 cm, that's not quite 3 ft.
Give it time, the first couple weeks most of the activity is below the soil building a root system. She'll get moving, but I would expect something that will look very indica dom.
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Thanks Arthur, your info is kinda contradicting Dinafem's description, but I am almost sure that their description is incorrect.
This is a quote from Dinafem's official site:
"Critical + Autoflowering CBD is an Indica-dominant hybrid with a rather Sativa-like appearance: large internodal spacing, long branches and thin leaflets. "
So far mine looks nothing like the description... It is quite the opposite: short internodes, short branches and broad leaves.


EDIT: Your article from canna connection is about "Critical+ Autoflowering", while mine is "Critical+ Autoflowering CBD".