How much longer does the stretch happen

[landman77]

I'm a few days into the 3rd week of flowering and everyday I open my grow box the tops are almost touching the light. I'm running a 400w hps, 6 to 8" from canopy, then I raise it a few inches and they are right up there again. I keep moving it until the lux meter reads 70-80k. A friend in the industry got me a few clones of Cap Junky and Blue Zushi and I can't find a lot of info on growing them. I have about 2' left before I can't raise the light anymore. I pulled these ones out so I could take a picture since the light screws with my camera. Any info would help.

 

[HerbalEdu]

most strain will stretch for 3-4 weeks after 12-12 flip, some sativa can stretch for a longer time.

 

[landman77]

most strain will stretch for 3-4 weeks after 12-12 flip, some sativa can stretch for a longer time.

Thank you, luckily they are 50/50 hybrids. I haven't grown in 10 years and I forgot how much they can stretch.

 

[Newty]

In my 80" tall tent, flipping around the 5th or 6th week keeps me from running out of space to raise my light. I'm hoping now that I'm getting into scrog, I can push them a couple more weeks before flipping.

 

[KeyFingerFlying]

Kinda depends on the genetics but plants can really grow tall even after flipping they still will grow some taller

 

[Chem77]

You can always bend/tie the tops down if needed.

 

[SunnySolutions22]

Most strains stretch for 2-4 weeks after flipping, but some can surprise you with extra growth spurts.

 

[7munkee]

Dont be afraid to bend them down. Squeeze a spot on the branch a few times to break the fibers of the stem. It will drop down but heal itslef and begin to go back up after a day or so. It is much better than scorching your tender buds.