Strange (to me) growth where buds should be

[tenspeed]

Hi everyone. I'm a novice grower and I know that I know nothing. I started some seeds and managed to get some plants to grow.

I have six plants and one is different from the rest. Could it be a female? Thanks!

[Gingerbeard]

That is a male.

[shadycon]

He hasn't been reading................

[homegrown]

That is a full blown male and by the looks of the dusty leaves hes already done his dirty work... Do the other 5 plants look like that? Very gently put a garbage bag over top and take him behind the wood shed..if you get my drift. lol

[dirtymike]

Every cannabis plant within several miles depending on the wind has been pollinated by your male plant that is in full bloom.

[Rwise]

Pollen can travel 2000 miles in the right wind. No wonder I get a few seed every year.

[SmokeyJoe]

Get rid of it asap…. It will seed up the rest of your plants for sure. That specimen is a male cannabis plant in full glory. We want the female plants for smokable flower. Definitely get rid of it. Good luck

[tenspeed]

Thanks everyone for the information.

I did eliminate the male plant and recently harvested the rest.