growslut
Well-Known Member
The Copper and Dream Catcher are in 10 and 15 gal so they can be moved. The others are all stuck in place in 30 gal. Moving them might help but they are currently in a spot with 360 airflow. No rain here, just the high humidity.Can the plants be moved?
I've got 9' of clearance under the deck and just attach a couple of new tarps to the floor of the upper level to acts as a roof.
If it's late in the season, I'll put my plants under the tarps when it rains.
Not a perfect solution, but I only lost ~4 zips last year.
Two other things help:
1) Pick strains that are known for fluffy buds. They are have better airflow.
2) Silica makes your plants tougher and less vulnerable to mold, mildew, and pests. (I use pro-tekt by dyna gro.)
I did use Silica, but maybe not enough. Only 3 or 4 times during the entire season. Next year I will step that up.
Thanks Chunky.
Really appreciate the advice. I am on the same page with you with mj being a medicine.I'd be looking at an early harvest.at least make some oil/edibles with CLEAN bud. I'm super paranoid about budrot,only have a few plants out this season and have zero expectations of any harvest.i look at my mj as medicine,budrot just doesnt jive well with me.pretty much why I've taken this outdoor season off,lost #s last year.
Edit
I think you'll end up finding more rot if you wait it out
Previously, I have had 3 successful outdoor grows with no bud rot from moisture--only bud worms causing it. I read to expect to lose 30% of outdoor grows to pests/disease so I was kind of prepared for that. But throwing away nearly the entire plant yesterday was a real bummer. Maybe I will just try to concentrate on inside and controlling that environment.
Think I am going to harvest the Half & Half and Dream Catcher and keep an eye on Copper and Cookies.