Why are some of these buds turning brown?

[topdawgwho]

This plant is on the second week of flower but some of the buds are turning brown. They were thirsty at one point a couple days after i turned them but the same problem happened to other plants that sit outside. Is there any way I can fix this problem?

 

[GrowinDatDank]

This plant is on the second week of flower but some of the buds are turning brown. They were thirsty at one point a couple days after i turned them but the same problem happened to other plants that sit outside. Is there any way I can fix this problem?

Bud rot?

 

[xtsho]

Bugs. Maybe russet mites.

 

[topdawgwho]

Thank you, it sure does look like I have a russet mite problem going on. I'm considering spraying the infected plants. would doing so interrupt the development more? What kind of product would fix this problem?

 

[xtsho]

Thank you, it sure does look like I have a russet mite problem going on. I'm considering spraying the infected plants. would doing so interrupt the development more? What kind of product would fix this problem?

Without actually inspecting the plants in person I can't say 100% if you have russet mites but from the symptoms exhibited in that first picture it's very possible. If so you're kind of screwed at this stage in the plants development.

You need to be careful with what you spray on the plant when the buds are forming. I'd mix 2 - 3 tsp of citric acid to a quart of water and spray. But that's a contact killer so you'll need to think about that as far as any eggs are concerned. And if I remember correctly russet mites can lay their eggs in the plant tissue and not just on the outside.

Whatever you do make sure you verify if you have russets before doing anything. Scope the leaves.