Black spots

[Rcross]

First time grower. My plants are outside and have just stretched past 8 feet. I have just noticed on some of the bud end they are a black to dark purple Do I need to fix this and how or is this normal

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Check under leaf i see a big chewed up leaf.

 

[Rcross]

But why are ther the dark colour and only on the new bud ends

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Is it a purple strain? I don't know other than what i've said. Hopefully others can tell ya more

 

[crucialbunny]

Based on what I see from the severely eaten leaf above your bud site you have a caterpillar or other ravenous leaf eater. Here in S. California we have a caterpillar that is fond of munching leaves then crawling into bud sites and pupating there. They aren't particularly large but can wreak havoc if they get established. My suggestion would be to pluck it and examine it under magnification. Hopefully you can find out what's going on and nip it it the bud. (I am ashamed of that poor pun)

 

[Rwise]

Do take a 30 x zoom lens and look for bugs!

 

[Tersky]

Black spots could be caterpillar poop. I agree with everything else said.

 

[CaptainWiese91]

I have a little thrips problem on some of mine.
and I noticed a lot of small black spots all over the leaf. Then I noticed the small white thrips.
I agree you should look for bugs👍🏻