Mold...now what?

Mr Stanky

Mr Stanky

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One little sugar leaf tip, I noticed a spot so I cut it off and got it under my scope (my iPhone pressed against a jewelers loupe so sorry for the crappy pics). I took her inside and checked really good for other spots but couldn't find any. I'm growing in a very hot and humid climate outdoors in a greenhouse...I know it's not the best way but it's got to stay hidden. The humidity in the GH gets upward of 93% just before sunrise, which i know is horrible but im just trying to deal with it for a couple more weeks. I put a fan in there today so ill try to use that to help evaporate the moisture. This is my first grow and I know I've got a ton to learn so, if someone doesnt mind helping me along, IMG_6668.PNG IMG_6642.JPG my questions are these;
1. How can I reduce the humidity in my greenhouse at night?
2. Should I cut her down now to avoid further mold issues?
 

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GrowerGoneWild

GrowerGoneWild

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You need a dehuey.. If you cant get one, I've used a product called damp rid. It sucks the moisture out of the air. 92RH is way to high. You have to use it in a small area for it to be effective. Mold is just going to keep happening.

Prune for better airflow, or space them out more. Throw out infected material.. I'm sure you can cut that little bit away, but the spores are already working their way into the leaves.

I've misted with H202, 3%, but its pointless to do that untill your RH and temps are in control.
 
vostok

vostok

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Times like this I'm glad to be a Neem Oil addict ...lol great for defense

but for the assault I prefer to dip my babes in a bath

of warm water and 10% household bleach ..kills it dead instantly

a fan on warm will dry her quick

my questions are these;
1. How can I reduce the humidity in my greenhouse at night?

Dehumid do work but add a cost, lower the temps, plants fall dormant, less risk of mold

but slow growth, until it warms up...ur choice

2. Should I cut her down now to avoid further mold issues?

Mold is a thing all plants and growers have to go thru, ...you too

learn to fight now, ..like in life ..you never run away

good luck
 
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420monster

420monster

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Mr Stanky said:
This is interesting, my grandmother told me to do this last year when i attempted to grow some yellow squash but had a PM issue. Would you in turn rinse them before harvest?
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As long as it's skim it will disipate on its own the others (1% 2% whole milk) will rot /mold because of the fat content 1 part milk 10 parts water like 1 cup of milk 10 cups of water

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Mr Stanky

Mr Stanky

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420monster said:
As long as it's skim it will disipate on its own the others (1% 2% whole milk) will rot /mold because of the fat content 1 part milk 10 parts water like 1 cup of milk 10 cups of water

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Should I try this in the morning so she gets a good dry sunny day to evap it quickly?
 
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