Seedlings started to bend over

[Billpopy79]

Hi all, just a quick question.
My 5 day old seedlings stretched a fair bit early on as I think my light was too far away,
I've not supported them with a bit of wire too keep everything upright.
Question is, I've had a little 2.5w usb fan blowing across them and they have all bent over away from the fan, should I give the fan a rest until the stems strengthen a bit more?

 

[Captain Cannabis]

As long as your temps don't run high, and your light isn't too close, you can shut the fan off. What are you growing in?

 

[Billpopy79]

Growing in soil in a little cupboard until they get a bit bigger, then they will be moved to the tent.
I've got a 300w led about 13" above (highest I can get it) temps are hovering around 28c (82f) with the fan on.

 

[Captain Cannabis]

At that temp, I'd mos def recommend leaving the fan on. You could try adding more soil around the seedling for more support.

 

[Billpopy79]

Thanks I'll try adding another 1/2" of soil see if that helps

 

[Captain Cannabis]

No problemo. Best of luck to you!

 

[HugePeckerhead]

that's usually what I do. Just build the soil up around it a little and if it don't work tie it up with a breadtie

 

[labexperiment]

Don't forget when you transplant to bury it deeper, transplant it deep enough to cover half the stretched stem.

 

[Billpopy79]

Will do thanks