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Cannabis plants have to be killed (and composted) from time to time. Unwanted males, sick plants, overcrowded gardens, and many other issues can result in plants being culled. It can be tough on the gardener, especially one who puts love and care into the plants on a regular basis. But for the garden as a whole to be healthy and successful, sometimes not every plant can go on.
"Sears", 9 week old Mango Kush seedling
As I posted yesterday, mystery holes keep appearing in this poor little Mango Kush! At first, I just trimmed off the affected leaves, but overnight more holes appeared.
After asking the community for advice, I got everything from "it's probably nothing" to "isolate and destroy it immediately". I searched the plant, soil, and surrounding area, but there are NO bugs, mites, flies, caterpillars, or other signs of animal life.
With no solution found, 6 pristine plants at risk, and more holes appearing again this morning, I made the call.
Just like Larry Silverstein, I said "Pull it!", and down came building plant 7.
And a more-detailed look at the slaughter:
The Good News
Thankfully, the rest of the garden has been unaffected, including the other Mango Kush, "Beau". You can see Beau a couple weeks ago here, and below is a good look at her/it today:
Another Cloning Adventure
Saying goodbye to that plant frees up a pot (and some room in the garden), allowing me to pull some clones from the 5 MK Ultras soon! That will ensure I end up with plenty of female plants once I flip into flowering, so the garden ends up full of flowers later this summer!
If you do have to kill one of your own plants, I feel your pain, but remember: the plant doesn't! And besides, it's for the greater good.
DRutter
