Weird white leaves at future bud zones

[GreenBeanGrowingMachine]

My plants have some weird white leaves forming at the top bud zones. If anyone one can troubleshoot it for me and give any possible solutions I’d really appreciate it.

 

[Beachwalker]

That's a new one??

 

[Dr.B]

I've never seen this before. I see a bug or two up close I think... Weird though...

 

[Dr.B]

Details please!!

 

[Aqua Man]

Bugs would be my thought. But I'm not sure

 

[One drop]

Could be Boron problem.

 

[GreenBeanGrowingMachine]

That's a new one??

Its an established plant, almost 5.5 ft tall. I’m a new grower so I’m not sure but I think it’s in preflowering.

 

[GreenBeanGrowingMachine]

Details please!!

I’m growing them outdoors in fabric pots. They were really really root bound for a good 2 weeks at least. I just transplanted them from 15 gallon pots to 30 gallon pots. Ik they are experiencing a Couple deficiencies (potassium is one I’m sure I’m deficient in and I’m watching for nitrogen too). I’ve been using neem oil for pests but really lightly since I’ve been hearing bad stuff about it recently . It wouldn’t surprise me if bugs were the what was causing this

 

[GreenBeanGrowingMachine]

Could be Boron problem.

Yeah I’ve never encountered a boron problem. Imma do some research see if I can find the symptoms of that deficient or abundance

 

[Seraphine]

Honestly, I would prune it off and if it happens again, then I would be worried about it. I grow thousands of plants (cut flowers) and sometimes plants just do weird things.

 

[GreenBeanGrowingMachine]

Honestly, I would prune it off and if it happens again, then I would be worried about it. I grow thousands of plants (cut flowers) and sometimes plants just do weird things.

Makes sense, the main reason I’m trying to find the reason however is because it’s already happened on the plant I have pictured above but it’s starting to happen on another plant and I’m not sure what’s causing it just yet

 

[Seraphine]

What soil? What nutrients? pH? How frequently are you fertilizing? Have you seen bugs on the plant? I’ve never encountered bugs that have discolored leaves like that but there is a first for everything...

 

[GreenBeanGrowingMachine]

What soil? What nutrients? pH? How frequently are you fertilizing? Have you seen bugs on the plant? I’ve never encountered bugs that have discolored leaves like that but there is a first for everything...

So for soil I’m using 420 potting soil, I’m using fox farm tiger bloom, molasses, and great white mycorrhizae every two weeks then a monthly compost tea that I brew. I also water with normal water every 3 days. the pH is between 6&7 (not sure how accurate my monitor is tho), I’ve seen bugs a few times but mostly at night, theres definitely obvious signs of bugs however (holes in leaves and little, slightly brighter spots). I don’t know how a bug would cause the discoloring like I have on the top of the plant but since it’s my first time growing I’m kinda just going off of what other people are saying

 

[GreenBeanGrowingMachine]

Also does anyone know if extremely root bound plants (The roots actually grew through the bottom of my fabric pot that I’m using) could cause problems that look like a deficiency? I’m wondering if it’s smart to wait a couple weeks to let the plants settle in the new pot before immediately trying to fix what I think is the problem. They were previously in 10 g pots and now they are in 30g. What problems could this cause for me?

 

[BurnzYzBudZz]

Another possible mite issue. I’d sprint and get the microscope. Cut some of those wilted leafs and examine under 40-100x microscope. Russet mites are hard to see with the naked eye. I see this issue across the farm a lot lately. Look at these pics. Check fast because if it is a mite issue, they multiply fast, almost to fast to maintain.

 

[GreenBeanGrowingMachine]

Another possible mite issue. I’d sprint and get the microscope. Cut some of those wilted leafs and examine under 40-100x microscope. Russet mites are hard to see with the naked eye. I see this issue across the farm a lot lately. Look at these pics. Check fast because if it is a mite issue, they multiply fast, almost to fast to maintain.

Oh shit I think that might be it, that looks really similar. Do you know how to get rid of them?

 

[Beachwalker]

Oh shit I think that might be it, that looks really similar. Do you know how to get rid of them?

Yes, first you find out if that's what it is or not by checking ..that's the first step in getting rid of them

 

[BurnzYzBudZz]

Oh shit I think that might be it, that looks really similar. Do you know how to get rid of them?

I am not saying that is the issue. I’d examine further to be sure it is. I started with trifecta crop control, spraying at night 3x a week, then insecticidal soap the opposite days. It takes more than one preventative to nap those fuckers. I finally had to nuke them with a hot shot inside my tent and eliminated them. Outdoor may be harder. I sincerely hope it is NOT a mite issue. I’ve heard of some nasty story’s of large crops being wiped out in Humboldt County.

 

[BurnzYzBudZz]

You need a microscope for certain.

 

[GreenBeanGrowingMachine]

You need a microscope for certain.

I think it’s gonna be easier to just prune it off no? I don’t think They have started flowering yet so i don’t think it would be too big of a loss.