MOLD , Mildew And Botrytis season!!!!

Growop101

Growop101

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Theres been mold on the buds this year, not pleased. Never had a problem wit it before but now it s become an apparent issue.

Im not 100 % sure if its molding in the dry spot, or if it was moldy on the plant. I never notice it until its drying and im inspecting it with a LED light.

SO > basically my question is, what conditions does mold thrive in, ? how can i create a enviornment in witch mold would not grow?

Any feed back is greatly appreciated.!!

Keep growin
 
Growop101

Growop101

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For now im thinking chop the buds up into individual buds so there not 1 whole cola. jus to let air circulate better. put in a cedar or pine box next to a fan with constant moving air??
 
C

CC Dobbs

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There are very few environments where some kind of mold won't grow. Botrytis is the flavor of the month unfortunately. Outdoors there isn't too much that you can do except build up experience so that you can deal with it when it comes. If it is on your plants when you go to dry you need to do a quick dry down so that the mold won't spread to other parts of the plant.
 
Growop101

Growop101

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Yea iv never had to deal wit mold before. This season has been wacked out. even my squash and some other veggies got moldy mildew.

thanks for your input bro.
 
Growop101

Growop101

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im really hoping its not on my plants and its happening because i dont have enough moving air in the drying location.
 
gR33nDav3l0l

gR33nDav3l0l

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Ventilation can help to prevent mold. However, once mouldy, you gotta remove all of it before adding ventilation. Spores travel easily.
 
bendoverbilly

bendoverbilly

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TeaLAB said:
Mold loves humidity and temperature fluctuations. When we have warm days and cold nights we see molds. A temperature difference of 20 degrees (70 daytime to 50 nigthtime) will cause molds to take off. Avoiding the fluctuation is key. Vent properly during the day, and trap heat at night. Get a high-low thermometer (Harbor Freight has good ones for cheap, they also tell you humidity) so you can know the max and min temps you are experiencing.

Keep your humidity down by venting properly, avoiding spilling water anywhere, and running a dehumidifier if you have to.

Prevention is key. Spray biologicals through veg and well into flower. Coating the leaf surface with good bacteria and fungi will prevent any bad ones from gaining foothold. Actinovate, Companion, and Serenade are 3 good biologicals that will prevent mold. Excel and Green Cure are safe organic chemicals (potassium bicarbonates) that will get rid of any mold spots that do show up. Don't be afraid to spray your flowers (gently) with good biologicals well into flower, like 3 weeks before harvest.

So, keep your humidity as low as possible, try to maintain as steady as a temp as possible, and prevent prevent prevent.

Hope this helps!!!
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I thought this was the outdoor growing forum
 
Growop101

Growop101

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Keep your humidity down by venting properly, avoiding spilling water anywhere, and running a dehumidifier if you have to.
Thanks for you advice man! i def need a humidity meter, and as far as temp fluctuations in my drying area. they are constantly warm , like a room temp house.
TeaLAB said:
Mold loves humidity and temperature fluctuations. When we have warm days and cold nights we see molds. A temperature difference of 20 degrees (70 daytime to 50 nigthtime) will cause molds to take off. Avoiding the fluctuation is key. Vent properly during the day, and trap heat at night. Get a high-low thermometer (Harbor Freight has good ones for cheap, they also tell you humidity) so you can know the max and min temps you are experiencing.

Keep your humidity down by venting properly, avoiding spilling water anywhere, and running a dehumidifier if you have to.
Thanks for you advice man! i def need a humidity meter, and as far as temp fluctuations in my drying area. they are constantly warm , like a room temp house.



Prevention is key. Spray biologicals through veg and well into flower. Coating the leaf surface with good bacteria and fungi will prevent any bad ones from gaining foothold. Actinovate, Companion, and Serenade are 3 good biologicals that will prevent mold. Excel and Green Cure are safe organic chemicals (potassium bicarbonates) that will get rid of any mold spots that do show up. Don't be afraid to spray your flowers (gently) with good biologicals well into flower, like 3 weeks before harvest.

So, keep your humidity as low as possible, try to maintain as steady as a temp as possible, and prevent prevent prevent.

Hope this helps!!!
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Grobda

Grobda

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Is there really anything one can do outside apart from covering plants to keep them dry and running fans to keep air moving? I'm really hesitant to spray anything being 4-6 weeks into flowering and as we just bought a coffee shop we really don't have the cash to shell out for any more gardening supplies. I do have some Green Cure but hear a lot of horror stories about buds burning.
 
DrGreenthumb333

DrGreenthumb333

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We use it just be careful on the dose I use a little less than the lower recommended dose so like a little less than 1 tablespoon per every 2 gallons...that is if you must use it. Gotta be careful what I say on this site anymore got people callin other people dumbass's just cuz they have a diff opinion, so take what I say with a grain of salt. Lol
 
Nizza

Nizza

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the biggest help i can say is be able to bring them inside, into a room with circulation on the low spike nights , looking into hardier strains designed to finish earlier, inducing 12/12 early by covering/uncovering plants or bringing them inside and outside, this helps finish before or after mold season (humidity season)
and my biggest favorite secret i've learned outside, is if the plant gets really good morning sunlight, it will dry the dew off the buds. Also when i can i give them a little shake, just to quicken it up. If the dew is on the plants while the day warms up there is a way bigger chance for mold IMO.

if plants are close together its a great idea to make sure there is a nice space between the base of the plant and the beginning of the canopy (i like 6-10 inches) and that will help with airflow, and of course so will training. Hope some of this stuff helps!!
 
Growop101

Growop101

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When i mentioned the dehumidifyer. its for the drying room. I think the R.H. in the room maybe to high and not enough moving air. Ilooked at zee budz tonight that were on the plant and there was no mold even tho they stay pretty wet. They dont get to much morning light.

I know what your sayn its better to get something than nothing. but i cant stand pulling early! having shit buds sucks to lol .
 
Growop101

Growop101

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Thanks for all your imput to guys.

This is the first time iv had any trouble with mold. so im quite new with this issue.
 
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