Grow light + tall plants = burning my plant

I'm a first time grower. Got a 2x2x4ft grow tent with a 300 watt LED grow light. I have a Northern Lights plant that was topped once while still small. It was 12 inches tall when I went to 12/12 lighting. Thought I had enough room to allow for the stretch period, I was wrong! It's now 16 days into flowering stage and my plant top is touching the grow light and starting to burn. I don't know my options to try and help my plant or if I can only write it off as lesson learned.
I'm not worried about a large yield as this is a test run to make sure I can do this but sure wouldn't mind a little something for the work I've put into it. I've learned a lot as to what to do next time, more topping, better LST, etc. Been keeping a detailed journal of what works and what doesn't before I start my next plant, same strain.
 

Rsawr

Weed Gremlin
Staff member
Can you show us a picture of your tent? Folks here might be able to help you out. some of these folks are creative as heck
 

Herb & Suds

Well-Known Member
Bend or break the main stem then tape it at a 90 degree angle
It will recover and start reaching for the light again so a bit of bondage may be needed
 
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