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BillyBlunts · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2005, 02:46 AM

my plants are about 8-9 inches and sometimes they sort of go limp and flop over and sometimes they are straight up. I think its because ive just been turning the light off when i go to sleep and turning it on when i wake up so the lamp doesnt overheat.

formula · #2 (**permalink**) 10-07-2005, 03:14 AM

put a fan blowing on them and the stem will get really thick. My plants are 2 weeks old and the stem is as thick as a pencil.

unoit · #3 (**permalink**) 10-08-2005, 03:55 PM

HIGH All, welcome to The City BillyBlunts....I'm pretty sure what you have is a Fungal Disease called "Damping Off" that can kill seedlings overnight. The fungus rots the stems at the soil surface, causing the seedlings to fall over and die. A way to control this problem is with improved circulation.

Steps:
1. Use quality, sterile potting soil to start your seedlings. Select a neutral pH potting soil, since acid soils are ideal for fungus growth.

2. Before planting, make sure the seed-starting flat has been well watered.

3. Sow seeds thinly. Crowded seedlings do not dry quickly after watering, resulting in humid, moist conditions - the perfect environment for fungus spores to germinate.

4. Sprinkle a thin layer of sand or perlite on the surface of the soil. This step will keep the stems dry at the soil surface where damping-off occurs.

5. Prop the top of the seed-starting tray up a few inches to allow for air circulation.

6. Avoid overwatering seedlings. A light misting may be enough if the soil was saturated thoroughly prior to planting.

7. Place an electric fan near the seed-starting tray. The added air circulation will prevent fungus from developing.

8. Water around the base of the plants once they emerge from the soil to avoid wetting the foliage.

Tips:
Symptoms include fungus spores on the surface of the soil that sometimes resemble tiny hairs. Another symptom of damping-off is when the stems of newly emerged seedlings appear bent or discolored at the soil line.

Seeds started outdoors are less likely to succumb to damping-off disease.

After a few weeks, stems toughen and are no longer susceptible to damping-off.

BigPaPARu · #4 (**permalink**) 10-08-2005, 09:11 PM

unoit might br right but it could also be because they are just growing without any air blowing on the making stems so skinny so if you touch it they fall over. almost all of my plants had this problem and i was shitting my pants just wiggle them a lil and put somthing skinny next to tthem so they stay mostly straight and they will be fixed in 3-4 days. after that put a small fan near them so they move and as they move the stem will work to strenghthen them selves

BigPaPARu · #5 (**permalink**) 10-08-2005, 09:11 PM

man eveytime i see unoit name now i think about those god damn scales ewwww.lol

420 Shade · #6 (**permalink**) 10-09-2005, 12:59 AM

what type of light u useing.... if u got flo's keep it inches away from your plants.. your plants are what.. a weeek old or so?...

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#1 (permalink) 10-07-2005, 02:46 AM
BillyBlunts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22	weak stems my plants are about 8-9 inches and sometimes they sort of go limp and flop over and sometimes they are straight up. I think its because ive just been turning the light off when i go to sleep and turning it on when i wake up so the lamp doesnt overheat. __________________ so high ya got a gram bag get the 'zags an roll'er up. The blunt went out, but we aint done yet get another one blazed like it's barbequed beef there aint nuthin like a blunt full a funk in yo teeth.

#2 (permalink) 10-07-2005, 03:14 AM
formula spliffasaurus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: east coast Posts: 521	put a fan blowing on them and the stem will get really thick. My plants are 2 weeks old and the stem is as thick as a pencil. __________________ 1. Signature Limits: All signatures should not exceed the following size limits, and you can't have both text and images. Text Signatures: 4 lines normal size OR 8 lines small size and up to 90 chars per line. Font sizes above 2 are not allowed. For images in signatures: 1 image up to 300 pixels wide, 125 pixels tall and 20k in size.

#3 (permalink) 10-08-2005, 03:55 PM
unoit Fresh Air Inspector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The WET Coast CANADA Posts: 5,186	HIGH All, welcome to The City BillyBlunts....I'm pretty sure what you have is a Fungal Disease called "Damping Off" that can kill seedlings overnight. The fungus rots the stems at the soil surface, causing the seedlings to fall over and die. A way to control this problem is with improved circulation. Steps: 1. Use quality, sterile potting soil to start your seedlings. Select a neutral pH potting soil, since acid soils are ideal for fungus growth. 2. Before planting, make sure the seed-starting flat has been well watered. 3. Sow seeds thinly. Crowded seedlings do not dry quickly after watering, resulting in humid, moist conditions - the perfect environment for fungus spores to germinate. 4. Sprinkle a thin layer of sand or perlite on the surface of the soil. This step will keep the stems dry at the soil surface where damping-off occurs. 5. Prop the top of the seed-starting tray up a few inches to allow for air circulation. 6. Avoid overwatering seedlings. A light misting may be enough if the soil was saturated thoroughly prior to planting. 7. Place an electric fan near the seed-starting tray. The added air circulation will prevent fungus from developing. 8. Water around the base of the plants once they emerge from the soil to avoid wetting the foliage. Tips: Symptoms include fungus spores on the surface of the soil that sometimes resemble tiny hairs. Another symptom of damping-off is when the stems of newly emerged seedlings appear bent or discolored at the soil line. Seeds started outdoors are less likely to succumb to damping-off disease. After a few weeks, stems toughen and are no longer susceptible to damping-off. __________________ Need some good reading..check out the links. Links, Guides, and Troubleshooting Great Info Marijuana Grower'sHandbook One of the best guides Marijuana Bible Old Farmer's Almanac

#4 (permalink) 10-08-2005, 09:11 PM
BigPaPARu Damn i'm high as hell Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A2 MI USA Posts: 165	unoit might br right but it could also be because they are just growing without any air blowing on the making stems so skinny so if you touch it they fall over. almost all of my plants had this problem and i was shitting my pants just wiggle them a lil and put somthing skinny next to tthem so they stay mostly straight and they will be fixed in 3-4 days. after that put a small fan near them so they move and as they move the stem will work to strenghthen them selves __________________ If Everyone smoked It would be a better place.

#5 (permalink) 10-08-2005, 09:11 PM
BigPaPARu Damn i'm high as hell Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A2 MI USA Posts: 165	man eveytime i see unoit name now i think about those god damn scales ewwww.lol __________________ If Everyone smoked It would be a better place.

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