Issue #641 - Sunday, August 4, 2024 Hello Fellow Grower, Today's issue is all about crazy cannabis genetics and mutations! - 7 Bizarre Cannabis Mutations You Might Encounter - Does your cannabis plant look like it came from an alien planet? If you're seeing weird growth patterns on one of your
plants, you're not alone. Discover the most common mutations and whether they're "good" or "bad" for your grow!
- Where to Find Mutant Cannabis Genetics - No more waiting for Mother Nature to surprise you. Now you can actually get your hands on genetics with stabilized mutations like Ducksfoot, "Australian Bastard", and more! Ready for a more exotic-looking cannabis garden? Check them out!
- The Scoop on "Triploid" Cannabis
Strains - These aren’t mutants, but they may be game-changers! Triploid strains come from the same technique that gave us seedless watermelons and sweet bananas. This agricultural breeding technique is now being applied to cannabis plants! But what does that mean for growers? Find out today!
- Check Out This Reader’s Mind-Bending Mutation! - I've seen a lot of mutant plants, but this one takes the cake! Is it a true mutant, or did someone mix up their
seeds? Take a look and then reply and let us know what you think!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside
Co-Founders, GrowWeedEasy.com
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality." ~Lao Tzu
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7 Common Cannabis Plant Mutations by Nebula Haze
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Click here to view the full article on GrowWeedEasy.com Does your cannabis plant look like it came from an alien planet? If you grow a lot of cannabis
plants, you eventually run into unusual plants, cannabis mutations, and other unexpected curveballs. Nature loves variation! Common cannabis mutation – buds growing in the middle of a fan leaf.
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From crazy looking leaves to unusual growth patterns, this tutorial shares some of the most common marijuana plant mutations you might see. If you see one of these bizarre mutant plants, you're not alone. Submit a picture (or reply to this email) if you have a cool
cannabis mutation you want to share with the growing community! 1.) Tri-Leaf SeedlingsNearly all cannabis plants that are grown from seed will start with just two leaves per set. Yet every once in a while, growers will run into a “tri-leaf” seedling. This is a relatively common marijuana mutation, and you’re likely to run into it eventually if you germinate a lot of cannabis seeds. A 3-leaf cannabis seedling should generally be treated like any other seedling. These seedlings grow about 1/3 more side branches than a regular plant, so a 3-leaf seedling might be a good candidate for cannabis plant training or a ScrOG setup. Tri-leaf cannabis seedlings (3 leaves per set) Some plants will grow in this pattern from seed to harvest, while other plants "grow out of it" and eventually start growing with just 2 leaves per node after a certain point. For reference, here's a normal cannabis seedling (2 leaves per set) 2.) Two-Toned LeavesTwo-toned leaves usually have split coloring in a relatively straight line. This mutation often affects just one or two leaves on the whole plant, though sometimes you’ll get a whole stem or part of the plant that displays this characteristic. The two-toned leaves don’t seem to have much effect on anything, but it’s kinda cool looking! This is an example of “variegation” (wikipedia link) and may be due to a “sectorial chimera”. Other plants besides cannabis plants grow leaves like these, too. Sometimes half of a leaf turns purple instead of yellow… Here’s an example of a cola that is split down the middle between purple and green. Mutants are so cool. Where to Get Mutant Cannabis GeneticsLooking to see some cannabis mutations in real life? Of course, you can wait for your cannabis plants to naturally make mutations, or you can go out and get some mutant genetics yourself! Freakshow plants have a mutation that makes their leaves grow like ferns. A stealthier choice for growing cannabis outdoors! Examples of Popular Mutant Cannabis StrainsHere are some strains that have been specially bred to stabilize certain popular cannabis mutations. ABC (Australian Bastard Cannabis)“Clover” cannabis. Leaves are small and rounded. Originated as a type of wild hemp in Australia, which produces tiny buds with almost no THC. I first heard of this strain in 2019, when a breeder called Painted Forest Farms started making crosses from wild ABC plants with high-THC cannabis genetics. Through the efforts of many breeders, this mutation is now
available in various stabilized strains that produce big, potent buds. Learn about ABC cannabis strains. ABC leaves have a unique leaf structure, and don’t really look like cannabis. Example ABC cannabis strains: Check out these awesome Feral Fuel ABC cannabis plants by the talented grower
MiyaguiOkPolilla: Ducksfoot (“Webbed” Leaves)Leaves in the shape of duck’s feet. Sometimes called “webbed” leaves because the “fingers” of the leaves are not fully separated. Learn more about “duck” strains. Cannabis leaf with Ducksfoot
mutation. The shape is almost like the webbed foot of a duck! Example Ducksfoot and webbed cannabis strains: A Frisian Duck plant by grower eCA. Fern-Type (aka “Freakshow” leaves)Leaves are reminiscent of ferns. The original commercial strain with this fern-leaf mutation was called “Freakshow” by Humboldt Seed Company and sometimes the leaves are referred to by that original name. Although I saw Humboldt Seed Company release the strain first, I’ve also heard it was developed originally by Hi-Elevation Genetics. Contact us if you know more about the history of this strain! Learn more about Freakshow cannabis plants. Example of leaves on a Freakshow or fern-type cannabis
mutant Example Freakshow and other fern-type cannabis strains: Examples of Freakshow and fern-type cannabis plants GPP (Giant Pur Pur)Single leaflet (also called “single finger”) leaves. Instead of each leaf having many points, they only have one per leaf. Not an uncommon mutation, but this particular strain seems to have originated from wild hemp plants around the Russia-China border, which is likely where it got its name. Example GPP and single-finger cannabis strains: Important Warning! If a cannabis plant has regular leaves and starts growing single-finger leaves, this is usually caused by the plant reverting from the flowering stage back to the vegetative stage. This is known as “re-vegging”. You know for sure your plant is re-vegging if the single-finger appear after the plant has started flowering, especially if you notice the edges of the leaves are round. Learn about accidental re-vegging. An example of a single-finger leaf mutant plant sent in by one of our readers (this was a random mutation). What are Triploid Cannabis Strains & Should Growers Care?What if you could make sure your next cannabis harvest was faster, with bigger, more potent buds? What if you could guarantee every marijuana plant was seedless, and never experience herms or unwanted “bananas” growing on buds ever again? Are “triploid” genetics the future of cannabis
breeding? Some growers believe that cannabis cultivation is about to experience a revolution in breeding. This belief is based on an agricultural breeding technique that gave us gifts like seedless watermelons and bigger, tastier bananas. This same technique can be used on cannabis plants. Although more research is needed to fully understand the implications of triploidy for cannabis cultivation, the results so far are
encouraging. Examples of Cannabis Triploid Strains A sparkly Sour Bremix 3n THC Triploid cannabis bud thriving under LEDs Welcome to the World of Triploid Cannabis GeneticsWhat is a “triploid” cannabis plant? Let me quickly explain what this means, and then I’ll explain why it matters to cannabis growers. A triploid organism has three sets of chromosomes (abbreviated “3n”) instead of the typical two (“2n”) in most organisms on earth. However, plants tend to be more loosey goosey with their chromosomes,
and it’s common for plants to be “polyploid” and have three, four, or even more sets of chromosomes. In fact, polyploidy (and especially triploids) is a key driver of evolution in the plant kingdom. Triploid cannabis has an extra set of chromosomes. This may give cannabis a “genetic upgrade” of sorts. What does that have to do with growing cannabis? Well, cannabis plants typically have two sets of chromosomes, but with special breeding techniques, cannabis plants can be forced to be triploid... Keep Reading to Learn More about Triploid Cannabis Strains (plus get step-by-step instructions on how to breed one yourself!)
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📸 Weekly Plant Spotlight: Unique mutant cannabis or just another plant species?
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I've seen a ton of cannabis mutants in my grow room over the years, and even more mutations that have been sent in by other growers. However, I've never seen one like this before!
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Here was the note the grower sent with the pictures. This "Solo Cup" seedling was planted in Ocean Forest organic soil.The seed is the product of Turkish Kush, crossed with MAC Stomper x High School Sweetheart (sex unknown at this juncture). Every leaf has a different shape and color, and the stalk is reddish purple. There are more than two
cotyledon leaves as well. The source of the seeds has never had, nor seen, a mutation like this in any of his/her previous grows. I've decided to let this plant grow instead of culling it. More soon! ~AppalachianHarvest Such an interesting little plant. On the one hand, some of the leaves actually look a tiny bit like cannabis leaves. At least sick ones. But on the other hand, I've never observed these other types of leaves even on all the mutant cannabis plants I've seen. But it obviously is mutated in some way, regardless of the species, because no plant typically grows with this many different types of leaves on one
plant. What do you think, is this a crazy mutation or a mixed up seed for a different species of plant? Reply to this email and let us know what you think! Don't hesitate to also send us pictures of cannabis mutants you've seen! Recommended Cannabis Seed Sources
These sources have gotten great reviews from our readers:
- Seed Supreme – California, United States
- ILGM (I Love Growing Marijuana) – California, United States
- North Atlantic Seed Co. – Maine, United States
- MSNL – Netherlands bank with shipping centers in the US, Canada, and UK.
GrowWeedEasy.com has hundreds and hundreds of pages! Check out more resources related to today's main theme of solving common plant issues. - What is
the ABC strain? (Australian Bastard Cannabis) - This wild hemp strain is originally from Australia and is sometimes called the ABC strain or Australian Bastard Cannabis. These plants naturally grow all over Australia!
- What causes an even number of “points” on cannabis
leaves? (What causes 4-point or 6-point leaves?) - Most adult cannabis leaves have 7 points, though it varies by strain. Seeing 5, 9, 11, or even 13 points isn’t that unusual. Regardless, it is typically an odd number. What about an even number of points? When a cannabis grower sees 4-point and 6-point leaves, they are typically caused by one of three things...
- What Makes Cannabis Plants Grow 3-Point Leaves? - Another unusual case. This article explores the cause of 3-point cannabis leaves (when each leaf has 3 “fingers”). 3-point leaves are typically the result of two things: genetics or a problem. There’s nothing to worry about when it happens due to genetics but problems like inconsistent light schedules or environmental factors can cause the plant to start growing 3-point leaves as a stress
response.
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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! 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). "Growing
cannabis can be a relaxing hobby in and of itself, but it also saves you money and keeps you from having to deal with shady characters. Cannabis is much easier to grow than people give it credit for, and growing in water doesn't increase the difficulty much, if any. But whether you want to grow in water, coco, or a different medium, we'll show you how easy it can be!" Copyright (c) 2024 GrowWeedEasy.com NOTE: If links aren't working or if pictures are not showing up properly, please view the full newsletter here: http://archive.aweber.com/gwe-updates Disclaimer: Grow Weed Easy only recommends products that we've either personally checked out ourselves, or that come from people we know and trust. For doing so, we may receive a commission. Nothing in this e-mail should be considered personalized Financial, Legal, or Medical Advice. The contributors to this magazine grow legally under their local laws but are not lawyers or medical professionals. Any decision to grow
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