Is this a bud? It's only 3 weeks old. 18/6 light cycle. Beginner here.

[furrysparkle]

Yep this is the beginning bud of the male plant, in flower the nodes will separate into pods of pollen sacs around a stem, then open into flowers releasing the pollen

[Rwise]

I tell folks males have balls and females have hair,,,
If you dont want seed, you know what to do,,,

[Davedude]

Thank you. I know now what to look for.

[Toker1]

Agreed with all above.

[OzBud]

i'd say male as well unfortunately

[Potted]

Those pods hanging at the base of the cluster tell the tail lol

Sadly when i blow it up ..i see nanners...i agree its a male.

[Rwise]

He says not!

[Davedude]

Isn't it too early to identify the sex?

[Potted]

Looks like a boy, sorry IMO

[Davedude]