The Quickest Fix for Weak Seedlings

Published: Sun, 01/11/26

Updated: Wed, 01/14/26

Issue #716 - Sunday, January 11, 2026

Hey grower, in today's issue...

Why do seedlings get tall and fall over? Ever seen a "leggy" seedling that keeps getting taller and taller but doesn't make leaves? It's a simple problem with a simple solution. Get the fix!
Discover a different way to enjoy weed! "Vaporizing" is an alternative to smoking that has different effects, and easier on your lungs. Learn my favorite ways to "vape" and how you can get started!
Learn the reasons why buds stay small - Find out the most common reasons buds don't get as big as you'd like. Time to gain complete control over bud size!
5 steps to give plants the best start - Want your little seedlings to quickly grow into healthy cannabis plants? Here's what to do!

Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside
Co-Founders, GrowWeedEasy.com

"The beginning is the most important part of the work."

~ Plato

Why are my cannabis seedlings so tall?

by Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside

Question: Why do my marijuana seedlings get tall and die? They grow all stretchy with long stems, and don’t make new sets of leaves. ~Grower

Answer: Tall seedlings need LIGHT.

Get bushier plants with a great grow light, like this SF-2000 LED.

Wide, bushy cannabis plants produce more weed!

When marijuana seedlings are growing tall and thin, it means they need more light. Typically from a weak grow light.

Example: This cannabis seedling grew tall and thin (almost falling down) because it is starving for light.

Plants without enough light keep getting tall without growing many leaves. It is "reaching" up towards the light.

Without more light, tall seedlings turn into tall plants.

After adding light for your too-tall cannabis seedlings, the plant should start growing leaves closer together. However, the original stems will not get new leaves.

Should you bury the stems? No need.

Some growers bury taller plants to "shorten" the stem. However, that can cause the stem to rot under the soil.

Usually once you give light and let the plant grow out naturally, the stems don’t seem nearly as long. No need to bury the stems!

A seedling might be tall...

...but give it light and you soon can't tell.

Hit reply to share your tall seedling pictures or stories!

My Review of the Volcano Vaporizer

Although there is a cheaper alternative desktop vaporizer for cannabis called the Arizer Extreme Q, the true master of the tabletop vape is The Volcano.

Check out this quick video review of the Volcano for vaping weed!

Here's the Volcano vape.

And here's the much cheaper (but nearly as good) Arizer Extreme Q I mentioned in the video. Highly recommended!

What's your favorite vaporizer, and why?

Why are my buds growing so small?

If you're a home grower, and buds just aren't as big as you want, there is a reason why. Some strains like Blue Dream just produce way more weed than others. But there's a lot you do as a grower that affects bud size besides genetics.

If your buds are staying tiny, you can fix it by figuring out what is holding your plants back.

Common reasons that cause small buds include: grow light distance, plant/root size, harvest time, nutrients, and more!

Luckily, with the right grow tactics you can consistently produce big, dense, and long cannabis buds (known as "colas"), with almost any strain.

Check out this resource and grow a literal sea of cannabis colas. That way you can enjoy enormous yields of top-shelf buds every harvest!

5 Steps to Give Plants the Best Start

Many growers struggle with seed germination and seedling care. That’s normal! But after following these steps, you will have fast germination and happy seedlings.

No-Move Germination – Plant seeds directly in final pot.
18/6 Light Schedule – Set timer to 18/6 ON/OFF.
Water Seedlings Right – In a small circle every 2-3 days.
Perfect Environment – Seedlings love a warm Spring day.
Measure Your Success – Learn how big to expect seedlings to be.

Learn more here.

These cannabis plants are just 1 month from germination. They got off to an ultra-strong start using those techniques.

What is your favorite way to start your seeds?

Free Digital Tools on GrowWeedEasy.com

24/7 Plant Doctor Tool - Instantly figure out what's wrong with your plant, and get the fix.
Electricity Usage Calculator - Figure out how much your grow will cost in electricity.
Nutrient Schedule Calculator - Get a cannabis-friendly nutrient schedule for my three favorite nutrient systems.
LED Grow Light Finder - These LEDs are proven to work well for growing cannabis.
GrowWeedEasy Strain Library - Get help finding the right genetics for your home grow.

More tools coming!

Recommended Cannabis Seed Sources

These sources have gotten great reviews from our readers:

Seed Supreme – Florida, United States
ILGM (I Love Growing Marijuana) – California, United States
North Atlantic Seed Co. – Maine, United States
Seedsman – Ships from US & Europe
MSNL – Netherlands bank with shipping centers in US, Canada & UK.

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Who Runs GrowWeedEasy.com?

Nebula Haze:

When I first started growing, I struggled. Now, it is my mission to make it easy for new growers to get started while helping advanced growers get bigger, better yields with less time and money. We update/add articles every week. Anyone and everyone can grow if they want to!

Current Favorite Strain: Mandarin Cookies (learn more in my article about relaxing limonene)

Learn which seed sources are recommended by Nebula Haze

Sirius Fourside:

Sirius Fourside is a hobbyist grower who has gained the bulk of his experience growing in water as a medium (deep water culture, bubbleponics).

He's also a main instructor for our Home Grow Masterclass.

Current Favorite Strain: Purple Ghost Candy

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