To back fill or not to back fill

[SmittyJ]

My two small plants have long skinny stems. They are just starting to veg and are really top heavy. I was wondering if I should back fill with soil around the stems to give added support.
thoughts?

[BudzMS]

i would, what kind of light do you have running and whats the PPFD?

[Woodrow]

Agree with @BudzMS
But yes you can fill in around the stem.
You will probably need to lower the light a little depending?

[SmittyJ]

Spiderfarmer 1000 full power about 12" from the tops

[SilvaBack203]

I personally would

[SmittyJ]

thanks, I will raise the light a bit and back fill around the little ones.

[Graysin]

@Woodrow

yes you can fill in around the stem.

Seconded.

[spudeater65]

Yes backfill up almost to the leaves she wìll grow roots lìke a tomato plant does

[SmittyJ]

Thank you

[SmittyJ]

Thanks @spudeater65 I did and they both look much better and happier today.

[Graysin]

@SmittyJ

they both look much better and happier today.

Fantastic news.