First sprout curling over...not sure what the problem is.

**vang3109** · 06-12-2012, 10:57 AM

So, I just planted some Roadrunner Auto two days ago. I am only doing one seed, as this is my first grow and I am trying to get a feel for things. I planted the seed directly into a jiffy peat pellet, and it sprouted today. The only problem is that the sprout is curling into a 'U' shape and facing the ground

. The shell was completely cracked off from the cotyledons. I read on here that it could be that I didn't plant the seed deep enough. If that is the case, how can I plant it deeper since I am using a peat pellet? could there be any other problems?

**jman23** · 06-12-2012, 11:00 AM

your best bet is to stake it up and get some good light on it so it dosent stretch anymore

**georgyboy** · 06-12-2012, 11:05 AM

Sprouts emerge from the ground doubled over in a "u" shape and then straighten themselves up towards the light and spread out their cotyledons.

**jman23** · 06-12-2012, 11:07 AM

oh i read his question wrong if it just poped 2day thats normal should start to stand up by the end of the day

**vang3109** · 06-12-2012, 11:18 AM

alright, thanks guys. I figured it was pretty normal. do you think a 55W cfl is enough for the one plant?

**jman23** · 06-12-2012, 11:24 AM

maybe for a lil bit of veg but you will need more if you want good growth and for flower you will need alot more i run 320 actual watts on 1 maybe 2 plants

**vang3109** · 06-12-2012, 11:31 AM

I will probably add another 55W cfl...the one I am using is 200W actual

**jman23** · 06-12-2012, 11:35 AM

u said it was 55 the 200 is incidecent equivalent so that means nothing to you what you got is 55 watts bro

**georgyboy** · 06-13-2012, 01:13 AM

you should definitely get some more light on that plant as it grows. if your only growing one plant add 23-26w cfls pointing directly at it from different angles periodically as it gets larger. Try to keep it surrounded by direct light and you will grow a nice little bush. Even if you flower early, you should have at least 5 23w cfls plus your 55w on it when it is full grown.