why my plants are so lanky please

Just observations and a few grows.
Not enough light. Obvious fixture and height.
Plant was topped late. Stem was cut instead of node being removed.
Apparent lack of nutes. Maybe result of insufficient lights though.
And as previously stated in thread,"Males tend to be lanky. Keep an eye on it."

The light is strong enough. You have one plant under 100 watts which is plenty and guys are telling you to put it under 600 watts. That’s insanity. Look at your leaflet count. It’s good. Plenty of light. Just lower it a bit. Problem could be no problem and it could be genetics. SOme plants are lanky no matter the amount of light

rkymtnman said:

@Jambo94 have you said how big your tent/space is? 100w in a 2x2 is perfect for vegging. 25 watt/sq foot veg, 40 watt/sq foot for bloom is pretty good

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The space is probably around 2x1

Dopesmoka said:

I got 95 watts I just started flowering a 3x3 with for your 2 plants it should be more than enough

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You're going to have issues trying to flower a 3x3 with 95 watts. Not even close to adequate light.

For 3 x 3 space you’ll need at the minimum of 35 watts per square foot . Your at 9 sq feet . That’s 315 watts ( true ) that you’ll need . If my calculations are accurate . 95 watts just will not make the cut .

315cmh is a great light for that size. I run one in a little 4x4 but don’t fill it wall to wall. Makes for a great veg room too once you expand.

Jambo94 said:

The space is probably around 2x1

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100w is fine in that space. try 24/0 to stop it from stretching so much

rkymtnman said:

100w is fine in that space. try 24/0 to stop it from stretching so much

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Thanks I’ve put the light really close and left it on 24hr/0 now

Jambo94 said:

Thanks I’ve put the light really close and left it on 24hr/0 now

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That's way too close.

Jambo94 said:

Thanks I’ve put the light really close and left it on 24hr/0 now

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Seedling 24-36 inch
Veg 18-24
Flower 12-18

These measurements will be determined by light Intensity. Download a lux meter on your phone .
Seedling 5-7k
Veg 15-50k
Flowering 45-60k
Max lux recommended 75k some people go greater . I’ve read it’s a waste . Jmo.

Jambo94 said:

Thanks I’ve put the light really close and left it on 24hr/0 now

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back that up about 12" to 16" from plant tops.

ok will do thanks all for advice.

twentyeight.threefive said:

You're going to have issues trying to flower a 3x3 with 95 watts. Not even close to adequate light.

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I don’t have a choice