Mold-Free, Thankful, & Lookin' for Good, Solid Advice...

[Brother Sweetleaf]

Every year prior to this one, 1/3 of my potential harvest (minimum) had been decimated by mold (or bugs, or Botrytis, whatev). My grow this year is my single plant, Rella99, and so far she appears to remain mold-free!

Still, I'm rightfully cautious (dare I say a bit paranoid?) and holding my breath, and I'd like to begin now taking natural steps towards helping it along and preventing mold before it happens (or stopping it in it's tracks while it's still invisible to the naked eye).

Anyone care to offer sound, proven-effective advice or thoughts on the matter??

I'm growing close-to-organically, used no pre-mold treatments for prevention, and am willing to strike her early if need be... But I'd just LOVE to let it ride through another week or 2... The trichomes are mostly clear, barely milky-white, and probably a while away from turning amber... But so far so good with no mold on this Massachusetts outdoor Cindarella-99!

I really feel giddy & almost fearful that she seems so good right now! I've never had a plant this problem-free this late in the year! I really want to see this through to the end without problem, and I do believe that it is possible if I cross my Ts & dot my Is.

(I snapped the photo below, only a few minutes ago, just for you guys here on Roll It Up!)

Thanks to those who share the wisdom of their experiences...

 

[Chance Labelle]

Every year prior to this one, 1/3 of my potential harvest (minimum) had been decimated by mold (or bugs, or Botrytis, whatev). My grow this year is my single plant, Rella99, and so far she appears to remain mold-free!

Still, I'm rightfully cautious (dare I say a bit paranoid?) and holding my breath, and I'd like to begin now taking natural steps towards helping it along and preventing mold before it happens (or stopping it in it's tracks while it's still invisible to the naked eye).

Anyone care to offer sound, proven-effective advice or thoughts on the matter??

I'm growing close-to-organically, used no pre-mold treatments for prevention, and am willing to strike her early if need be... But I'd just LOVE to let it ride through another week or 2... The trichomes are mostly clear, barely milky-white, and probably a while away from turning amber... But so far so good with no mold on this Massachusetts outdoor Cindarella-99!

I really feel giddy & almost fearful that she seems so good right now! I've never had a plant this problem-free this late in the year! I really want to see this through to the end without problem, and I do believe that it is possible if I cross my Ts & dot my Is.

(I snapped the photo below, only a few minutes ago, just for you guys here on Roll It Up!)

Thanks to those who share the wisdom of their experiences...

Nice looking ladie I'm allways looking for hearty outdoor strains to grow in mass maby I'll give Cinderella a shot next year thanks for the info

 

[stray77]

I sprayed with 1tbsp of baking soda in a gallon of water with a tiny bit of soap, safe to drink, actually good for an upset stomach... to suppress powdery mildew, I had a tiny amount on some lower leaves. I treated with BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis) a couple weeks ago. I saw 6 fresh eggs yesterday (I think they were Monarchs from appearances) on my pineapple express. I transfered them to my garden to hopefully survive. If I could predict 4 rainless days, I'd consider treating once more but I think I've inspected things thoroughly enough. I'm hoping to make it to around the 14th of Oct, though I will harvest a couple stalks in the first week of Oct. as well. Flowers are still swelling. Pics from yesterday.

 

[waterproof808]

Regalia by marrone bio is pretty good. It activates a plants ISR/SAR response to help the plant be more resistant to pathogens. Mostly a preventative though.

 

[xfirex]

Outside grow are a challenge but worth it

 

[wolfeythebudmaster]

Crushed egg shells in soil helps prevents bud rot and can even stop it. Must be the sulfur content in the shells.

 

[CanadianJim]

I sprayed with 1tbsp of baking soda in a gallon of water with a tiny bit of soap, safe to drink, actually good for an upset stomach... to suppress powdery mildew, I had a tiny amount on some lower leaves. I treated with BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis) a couple weeks ago. I saw 6 fresh eggs yesterday (I think they were Monarchs from appearances) on my pineapple express. I transfered them to my garden to hopefully survive. If I could predict 4 rainless days, I'd consider treating once more but I think I've inspected things thoroughly enough. I'm hoping to make it to around the 14th of Oct, though I will harvest a couple stalks in the first week of Oct. as well. Flowers are still swelling. Pics from yesterday.View attachment 4399826 View attachment 4399823

Those aren't monarch eggs. They're too spherical, and monarchs never lay in clusters like that, the first one to hatch would eat the others. Monarchs only lay eggs on milkweed, it's the only plant their caterpillars are able to eat. Had lots of monarchs this year, not a single egg on my outdoor plant.