Some context: they were all seeded at the same time, germinated around the same time, receive the same light and all get the same care, yet one has grown so much more than the others, despite being the smallest of the 4 before summer dormancy, could this be genetic?
by EwwCringe
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Black magick.
If it was the smallest last season, then it may have prioritized root growth over vegetative growth. Now it is better established & able to grow faster. The only way to prove that theory would be to dig them up & compare root mass though.
It could also be genetics or another environmental factor that isn’t obvious
It doesn’t really matter which was the smallest etc.. not every piece of land has the same structure to another (maybe to other 3 the ground in more compact or get dry quicker even if you don’t see it), and not every plant is the same in terms of growth ability etc. This happens to every plant literally even in nurseries. Just see if the other need some help like more watering or fertilizer etc.
There is a hole list of things that can be coursing it and yes one of those is genetics, others being.
Micro environmental differences, soil temperature, sun exposure.
Soil variation one might have more organic material, better drainage.
Root competition one might be running into rocks or has heavily compacted soil.
Fungi might be boosting one plants nutrient uptake over the other.
Or simply stress and damaged roots either from bugs or transplanting a shocked plant can stay with permanent slow growth.
Low self-esteem.