After surviving a pretty wet couple weeks things have become dry and mild again here in New England. Some temps into the low 40's are expected, but this is preferable over 60's with high humidities.
We noticed today that the plants had taken quite a beating from the wind gusts that went through our area the night prior.
It wasn't obvious as the plants are supported and weren't flopped over on their side.
What we noticed was a patch of ants around the snapped stem area. Any idea why they are there? We assumed this was for the sap of the plant.
Anyone have an idea if these little insects are helping or hurting the plant?
**update**
We have taped the plant and added another support rod. So hopefully they will not have any additional stem snaps before harvest.
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IMHO they are attracted to the plants sugars, once the snap happened. If you pull a big fan leaf off the stalk, then taste the end that was stalk bound, you will taste a slightly sugary taste.
ReplyDeleteI do not think they hurt or help anything, but that is my guess.
Well regardless if they helped or not. Those 2 snapped stems died a little over a week after the break occurred. Just came out one day and all the leaves were dead. Those buds and leaves have been frozen for bubble hashing this weekend.
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