Hermie? Ball-like structures with stigmas growing out of it

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I have a Super Lemon Haze that's been flowering from seed for about 5 weeks. At the 4th week, I noticed these ball-like structures that look like male balls but there are stigmas (pistils/hair) that are growing out of it. It's really bizard. From far away, they look like balls for sure, but upon close inspection and I opened one up, there are stigmas growing out of it. Take a look at these photo.

And look at how SLH grow buds. There are a few branches that shot out without any leaves but calyxes only. Are most sativa flowers or grows buds like this?

Anyway, what do you think? Is this hermie or not? Thanks!

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Smoknkush_420 said:
yes 100% hermie, maybe save the pollen in a baggy and put it in the freezer for future crossing if you find any
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Even if those structures got stigmas growing out of them?

Well, in case that it is hermie, I plan to pick off the male parts and let her ride. Can I let the stems with the male parts sit i some water and then collect the pollens once they open up?

Also, after I pick cut off the small branch and pick off the male parts, can I mist these area with water to sterilized the pollens? I have two other flowering plants in the tent. I know I am risking the others being pollinated but that's ok. I'm willing to live on the edge and take risk.
 
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Smoknkush_420 said:
the others will forsure get pollinated your honestly best to take it out right away my dude. and for picking the male parts out there is way too many imo.
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Thanks for the warning. However, there are only a few tiny branches that show the male parts. I'm going to chop those off and keep an eye out for any new male parts. If they start to go hermi at full force, then I will remove the plant.
 
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christopher jordan said:
Won't work. Your way better off pulling the Herms.
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Well, if they stop growing male parts, then I should be fine. Like I said, there are balls on only a few small areas.

I have researched this and others have picked off balls and let the plant ride. In the end, all was good.
 
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What I don't get is why do these supposedly male parts have stigmas growing out of them? Look at the last photo.

Male balls are not supposed to have stigmas or pistils right?
 
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Well, if they stop growing male parts, then I should be fine. Like I said, there are balls on only a few small areas.

I have researched this and others have picked off balls and let the plant ride. In the end, all was good.
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yeah but your case is severe not just miniscule lol. if you leave it your other 3 are gonna be seeded with hermie genetics. lovely
 
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That's right. The herm parts will grow back, and maybe so small you can't find it. This will make your crop almost worthless once a week or two goes by.
 
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Thanks guys, but I will take my chances. There are plenty of reports with regards to plants going hermie, but if I pick them off, spray some water, and be vigilant of new balls, then I think I'll be fine with letting her finish.

Here's an example of SLH stopped putting out new balls. And this is just one example as there many.

GreenHouse Seeds Super Lemon Haze Hermie + Positronics Seeds Critical #47

Ok. Im halfway through a grow so I'll go ahead and start documenting it here now. Feel free to talk shit or just look and not say anything at all. RIU is facebook for my Herb.
www.rollitup.org
 
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Thanks guys, but I will take my chances. There are plenty of reports with regards to plants going hermie, but if I pick them off, spray some water, and be vigilant of new balls, then I think I'll be fine with letting her finish.

Here's an example of SLH stopped putting out new balls. And this is just one example as there many.

GreenHouse Seeds Super Lemon Haze Hermie + Positronics Seeds Critical #47

Ok. Im halfway through a grow so I'll go ahead and start documenting it here now. Feel free to talk shit or just look and not say anything at all. RIU is facebook for my Herb.
www.rollitup.org
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There are way too many balls to pick off.......kill it.
 
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christopher jordan said:
Your lucky if its only balls, and not a tiny banana! But judging by your interest in the balls,that may not be a problem either. lmao!
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In all seriousness, from what I've read, there a several types of hermies. Balls parts growing outside of the normal female flowers occurring during around mid flower. This type is the safest if you pick off the balls and if no new ones grow, then you are safe to let the lady finish. The other types are nanners growing inside the flowers at mid and late flowering. These types are tougher to deal with because they are harder to find. And the plants might need to be culled. Still, you can pick off the nanners and go on with your day. Just a pain to deal with.

So for me, I hope no new balls or only very few balls would grow from now on. I have already chopped off all the balls. LOL

Do not be afraid of hermie!
 
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