6 Most Common Weed Mutations And How to Spot Them

Genetic abnormalities in weed plants aren't super common, but when they do occur, it can leave many dumbfounded.

By
Danny Danko

2. Buds Growing From Leaf Petioles

Photo Courtesy of Sensi Seeds

Normally, buds only form at the nodes where the leaf petioles meet the plant stems. In some rare cases, a mutation causes flowers to grow out of the base of the leaves.

You might think this could increase your yield, but in actuality, the buds are quite small and will compete with your larger flowers for nutrients. You can pluck these leaves off and continue to grow your plant, or get rid of it altogether.

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Danny Danko

Danny Danko is a writer, photographer and the Senior Cultivation Editor of High Times magazine. He has selected High Times’ annual Top 10 Strains of the Year since 2005 and is also the creator and founder of the High Times Seed Bank Hall of Fame, author of The Official High Times Field Guide to Marijuana Strains and the forthcoming book Cannabis: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Marijuana. He hosts the podcast High Times presents "Free Weed from Danny Danko."

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Danny Danko

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