Keep Going or Start New?

[Redbuddz]

High Guys


I'm wondering if it pays to keep my unhealthy plants alive or should I just start new ones. Here's the deal. I've had 2 strains alive now for almost two years. Jack herrer and Aroura Indica. I grow Mom and her babies indoors and I flower outdoor in the summer. Right now Mom and some babies are not doing good. I've been having issues with spider mites and some fert issues which I believe is mostly due to lack of nutes and improper PH. So the plants right now are not healthy but they are on the mend and beginning to look better. So my question to all the fine folks here is should I keep these plants going? or should I start new? Will/can the poor health of my plants have ANY effect on the quality of my plants down the line?




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Redbuddz

 

[Dropped Cat]

My opinion is to nurse the keeper genetics to health and
take cuttings after the mums show solid healthy recovery.

If you have seeds of said genetics, sow them after you have
established a proven grow protocol.

You be alright in no time at all.

 

[EmeraldWizard]

As long as you keep the issues controlled and then eliminated they should do great, just prolongs the results that you would have had earlier, had you not had the issues. Plus no sense in throwing away, your 2 years, or however long you've had these particular plants going if you take seed harvests, I like the Cat's idea

 

[GanjaGuru710]

I would agree with the two answers prior to mine. In reality, its a matter of how far your willing to go and asking yourself the question "Do i value these genetics enough to push through and truly preserve them?" The other valuable aspect is that you'll learn more from nursing them back to health. Or you can look at this as an opportunity to start experimenting with other genetics and cut your losses and move on. I've learned both routes can be rather refreshing in their own ways. Good luck.

 

[packerfan79]

I was in a similar spot a few years ago. I tossed everything and started a bunch of seeds. I definitely do regret losing my Sparky, but I now have what I need and am going to be making some seeds of my own soon.

 

[iloveweed123]

If you stay with what you've got you have the advantage of knowing what the plants feed requirements are, I've grown a few Jack Herer and each one had different nutrient needs

If you decide to go with new seeds you should really keep a couple of clones going in case the new plants are what you wanted

 

[ronbo51]

Nurse the plants back into good health. It will be a test. No new seeds until you prove your worthiness. Otherwise you"ll be back here in a year or two with the same problems. Now go grasshopper.

 

[Redbuddz]

Thanks to everyone here. You have all made the answer clear. I will accept this challenge and use it to gain more knowledge.


Peace to all

Redbuddz

 

[Tynehead Tom]

I'm coming thru a similar situation with a recent move putting my mums in limbo and unhealthy minimal conditions for two months, then a move in minus 32 to -38C. My plants looked like hell and while i was trying to nurse them back i noticed mites on a couple leaves.
Emergency mode kicked in and I hacked the plants back to just a few healthy shoots , waited a few days then doused them with bug b gon. No more mites and the small shoots i left are now taking off with vigor. It has taken a couple weeks of special care but all my mums and vegging plants are back on track and thriving.