NewEnglandFarmer
Well-Known Member
I am told spraying bT essential here to prevent caterpillars from ruining bud. Supposedly safe and can be done right up to harvest time.Haha...yep, flower is a stressful time for most. I pretty much need professional counselling by the end of it. Seems like things can and do go sideways like right now. Lol
Not sure about the silica for pests...may help with PM prevention though. Keep a close eye on your ladies now so if you catch something early, you can deal with it before you get into flower. I check mine very closely every day from now on. Spraying plants in flower just adds to the stress and should be avoided, if possible.
I will follow your advice and check carefully each day. Today found a moth on one of the Tomahawk leaves and a white fuzzy substance on the same leaf. Eggs? Anyway removed the leaf.
Probably going to need therapy by October. Made doubly hard because abstaining this summer--just the occasional brew or glass of wine. All for the best though--will enjoy the fruits of my labor this winter all the more. And if I can handle the nightmare 2020 has been so far completely sober, I guess I can handle anything. But I do miss kicking back with some kind bud now and again.