Is stretched seedling big deal?

[nicklin0410]

Hey guys, a growing newbie here. I set up my light too high and left my house with my just germinated seed in the pot. Now after a week they stretch too much and become floppy. The tallest is about 15-20 cm high. So, should I bin them all and start over? or is it not a big deal as long as I fix the distance of my light?

I know that I can bury them deaper when I up pot now. But what if I am growing a auto? I learned that auto dont' like transplant so I started with a big pot already.

I am using mars hydro 144 reflector with soil grow

 

[No1Stunna]

just lower light and when u up pot them bury part of the stem it will grow more roots

 

[nicklin0410]

Thanks for the advice No1Stunna! But what if I am growing an auto and already start with a big pot??

 

[Kriaze]

I'd say just lower your light and let them do their thing, they'll soon be strong enough to hold themselves up

 

[JuanCarlos]

Some people start autos in their final pot, some transplant, so you will have to make that decision. But whatever you decide, definitely lower that light!

 

[AKgramma]

All my seedlings stretch, unless I get the light very close. Just bury the stem when you re-pot. You can even lay the stem horizontal under the soil. By the next day, the leaves will do a 90 and point up towards the light.