It is on a heavy heart i bring this news. I don't know where to start..... I've had problems with almost every bug known to man..Nothing new.. I can usually control it... it's sad news I have to post ...
My baby is probably not going to go as long as I want.
I checked her Sunday 10/1/17 ( due to caterpillar damage ) ( moths are really bad this year in So. Cal )
She has suffered .. I found a small piece mold..buried in a cola. I cut the cola. You can see it in the pics.
My worry is I have more. Every grower will tell you spider mites are the worst aka the Borg. But there not thinking of mold or bud rot. Which is got to be way worse . The mold comes from catapillar feces.. yah I know.. I'm just telling you the facts.. Now you know my worries. And they are big..
I will address this issue. It can only get worse... I am so depressed thinking about it. It is very upsetting. It is hard to tell you this. I almost feel like I failed. But I know I didn't. I'm sure not looking for any sympathy.
Please .. It won't help. I will make the decision on what to do when i have more information which will be Friday night for me. I will then decide my action.
To harvest all , part, or clean out colas by opening them up. Every grow has it's problems.. Outdoor problems are so much different.
This has to be one of the most beautiful trees I have ever grown. Just good genitcs. The pics do not do her justice. Trust me on this one.. Thanks for listening. 😔