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Turtleinweed
Turtleinweedstarted grow question 5h ago
Hey guys, I noticed a little mutation on my Sunset Sherbert seedling it sprouted with three cotyledons instead of two. Will this cause any issues later on with its growth or genetics?
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Still_Smoq
Still_Smoqanswered grow question 2h ago
It’s rather uncommon for this to happen but it is a mutation. It will probably grow normally, keep a watch on the side branches for weak ones. When it flowers out the bud could get larger because of this genetic mutation.
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HighHolidays
HighHolidaysanswered grow question 5h ago
The presence of three cotyledons instead of the usual two is a mutation known as tricotyly. It’s generally not an issue for development, in some cases it can even lead to more vigorous early growth thanks to the increased leaf surface area for photosynthesis at the seedling stage. Genetically, it doesn’t necessarily indicate instability, it’s simply a phenotypic variation. I’d recommend keeping an eye on its internode structure and lateral branching pattern as it progresses through vegetative growth. Some tricotyly seedlings may develop slight asymmetry in the main stem, but most end up growing like a normal plant and respond well to training techniques such as LST or topping.🎅
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