Seeds in the buds
Calyxes swell and split to show seeds 2-6 weeks after pollination..
- Also called
- seeds in my buds
- seedy buds
- found seeds
- pollinated buds
Likely causes, most likely first
Ranked for this sign on its own. Your stage, medium and readings change the order, so run the checker for your plant.
PossibleHermaphrodite (herm-prone genetics revealed by stress)
Fix: Fix light leaks and stress, but treat the plant as defective genetics: remove it if it sheds pollen, never keep it as a mother and never breed from it. Late-flower bananas are not normal. A few early anthers can be picked off to save the crop, then check twice a week.
Recovery: No new anthers on twice-weekly checks; unaffected plants stay seed-free.
How to confirm it
- Inspect buds and nodes for anthers and pollen sacs. From week 2 of flower, check nodes and buds with a 10x loupe twice a week. Look for pollen sacs on stalks at nodes and pale-yellow banana-shaped anthers among the pistils. Mark and photograph what you find; check the whole plant, not one bud.
- Check for light leaks in the dark period. Sit inside the tent or room for 5 minutes after lights-off until your eyes adjust. Look for pinholes, zips, vents, indicator LEDs on equipment and light under doors. Also confirm the timer actually switches off and stays off.
Look for
Swollen calyxes with seed coats showing; pattern across colas (one area or everywhere)..
The full guide: Why are there seeds in my buds?
Guidance, not a guarantee. The checker weighs common causes against what you tell it; confirm with the tests before you treat, change one thing at a time and watch the new growth.
