Fuzzy Grey Spots growing on Leaves

iFeeLikeDying

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Can anyone identify the problem with my plants. It consists of greyish/white spots about the size of a dime growing on the fan leafs. Whenever I cut the infected leafs off it just comes back again somewhere else.
Heres some pics off my phone:



 

iFeeLikeDying

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Thanks alot bro i appreciate it. Im pretty sure it has to do with something of not good enough ventillation obviously.. Not enough fresh air coming in im guessing. I just want to make sure its not the type of mold that I cant get rid of and lose a whole crop, id rather cut it down now and handle it(DEAR GOD I HOPE IT DOESNT COME TO THAT)
 

jakethetank

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There is a organic fungacide called supernade. Its pretty much a beneficial fungus, that will fight off your fungus. I had the same problem you did around week 1 of flowering on my first grow. Supernade was able to control it but not kill it, i ended up harvesting 3 ounces of tasty kush over 2 plants. Good luck man, all isn't lost yet but act quick...
 

mcone

Active Member
my man.

I am dealing with this right now myself, its called downy mildew. sometimes called false mildew. Try reducing humidity to 50% or less, make sure you have space between your plants with plenty of airflow through the space, light penetrating to the lower leaves and sanitize everything in your room.. Spray with Serenade, not supernade, (but maybe that exists as well?) over the tops and bottoms of leaves, containers, and soil. Mist with plain water 24 to 48 hours later to clean leaf stomata. Keep temps in the space 76F or above as it develops at 76F and below. When misting, its best to do it right before the lights come on, and raise the lights for awhile while the mist dries. Misting before dark can help the mold grow and spread during dark, cool, moist conditions.

It shouldn't 'cripple' the entire yield, in fact your plants will have plenty of time to bounce back if you haven't begun flowering yet. The mold and the treatment will stall the plants for a second, meaning they won't grow as fast as usual while their dealing with the diesese bs, but they'll get back to it afterwards. You can use serenade up to 2 weeks before harvest and its safe for use on vegetables (meaning plants for human consumption). But the longer from harvest the better.

Best of luck. Hope this helps.
 

iFeeLikeDying

Well-Known Member
my man.

I am dealing with this right now myself, its called downy mildew. sometimes called false mildew. Try reducing humidity to 50% or less, make sure you have space between your plants with plenty of airflow through the space, light penetrating to the lower leaves and sanitize everything in your room.. Spray with Serenade, not supernade, (but maybe that exists as well?) over the tops and bottoms of leaves, containers, and soil. Mist with plain water 24 to 48 hours later to clean leaf stomata. Keep temps in the space 76F or above as it develops at 76F and below. When misting, its best to do it right before the lights come on, and raise the lights for awhile while the mist dries. Misting before dark can help the mold grow and spread during dark, cool, moist conditions.

It shouldn't 'cripple' the entire yield, in fact your plants will have plenty of time to bounce back if you haven't begun flowering yet. The mold and the treatment will stall the plants for a second, meaning they won't grow as fast as usual while their dealing with the diesese bs, but they'll get back to it afterwards. You can use serenade up to 2 weeks before harvest and its safe for use on vegetables (meaning plants for human consumption). But the longer from harvest the better.

Best of luck. Hope this helps.
dang dude thank you SO MUCH i really appreciate it. The serenade is only at hydro stores or could i pick it up at a lowes or Home Depot?
 

mcone

Active Member
the hydro store was closed when I found my mold, so I drove around and got serenade on a sunday afternoon from a local plant nursery. Mentioned something about growing edible fruits and having mold... they pointed me right to it.
dont thank me, that info is all from my bible by jorge cervantes. just spreading the knowledge. have a great grow!
 

bendoslendo

Member
It's almost definitely powdery mildew. A google search will provide many possible solutions, including diluted milk or sodium/potassium bicarbonate foliar spray.

Personally I use Serenade (i think what jake was talking about). It's a beneficial bacteria (Bacillus Subtillus) that you apply to the leaves and stems. It's works best when you catch it early. I have had great success with it. Word of warning though, IT STINKS! It smells like a rotten feet stew. yum!
 
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