Stretch equals Stunt?

[paulg]

I started two seeds, different strains, both stretched. My bad, I was trying to ease them into full sunlight.Appearently, I should have moved them to full sun after the first leaf set appeared. One of the seeds seems to have rebounded, though still a little small for her age. The second seed seems to not be recovering. My question; once a seedling stretches should we just throw in the towel and start over? What do you think?

 

[Talonxracer]

I have had several stretch early on and I simply let them grow,, a slow start isnt to bad, but if you are talking weeks behind, then I would start some new ones.

 

[FarmerJake]

I lean towards throwing them out because it’s so early in the process and you could try again and be in a better position. Then again being in the cultivators club has skewed my view by supplying free seeds. 12-24$ per seed I could see being more hesitant to chuck it. I’m also an advocate for blasting seedlings with an irresponsible amount of light

 

[Bill.de.Cat]

Personal preference......I have two now that are stretched enough I had to prop them up or they'd fall over....when I've done it before, the stems will strengthen up and they grow good......I don't give up till they do.

 

[DCLXVI]

I agree with Bill DeCat. Prop them up with a support and let them grow. I've found my leggy seedlings to be easier to water later on as the first set of leaves is further from the top of the soil.

 

[FredGarvin]

Plus you can top dress too, which will help