How early should the cotyledons curl down?

yomomma

Active Member

• Dec 29, 2007

• #1

My plant is in the beginning stages. Is has a total of six leaves (2 cotyledons, the next set of 2 leaves, and the 5th and sixth leaves are just beginning) Is it too early for the cotyledons to curl down?

 

yomomma

Active Member

• Dec 29, 2007

• #2

anyone?..........

 

The Ganj Father

Well-Known Member

• Dec 29, 2007

• #3

no, they tend to fall of as soon as true leave start to grow...

 

yomomma

Active Member

• Dec 29, 2007

• #4

Thanx but what exactly are the true leaves? are those the next 2 that form after the cotyledons?

 

The Ganj Father

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• Dec 29, 2007

• #5

yes, the true leaves are the actual cannabis leaves, right after the cotyledons. The cotyledons help nurture the plant through germination, and carry the genetic code of the plant. Its a natural process and will happen whenever the sprout is ready to release them.

 

yomomma

Active Member

• Dec 29, 2007

• #6

Thanx.. you have been very helpful

 

The Ganj Father

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• Dec 29, 2007

• #7

no problem, anytime!

 

SenorSanteria

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• Dec 29, 2007

• #8

My 2 largest plants are 3 and 4 inches tall, and getting a bit bushy now... and they both still have those leaves.

I suppose it could vary by strain..

 

The Ganj Father

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• Dec 29, 2007

• #9

exactly, when i grew my first crop from bag seed way back when, i had a couple that kept them through almost till harvest, but most dry and die after a few weeks.