Botrytis Cinerea is Perhaps the Deadliest of Cannabis Plant Infections. This nasty fungus will quickly spread throughout your grow room, drying room, and other processing environments, destroying all cannabis plant life in its path. Finding ways to destroy botrytis on cannabis can help you weather an outbreak, preserving your investment. Destroy Botrytis on Cannabis When […]

Powdery mildew is caused by several different species of fungi that all result in the same effect: fluffy blotches of white fungus that coat the leaves of marijuana plants. Powdery mildew can cause serious problems for medical marijuana growers, as it quickly engulfs the buds of a plant. Thus, finding effective powdery mildew treatments is […]

Medical marijuana providers must be very vigilant to prevent the spread of plant disease among their crop. Like nearly all living things, marijuana plants are susceptible to diseases from a variety of pathogens. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can all take their toll on plants. Medical marijuana plants are particularly susceptible to fungal infections such as […]

Our environment is filled with millions of microorganisms. Many of these are harmless to health, but a minority of them can cause serious problems. Fungal spores, bacteria, and viruses can be deadly to cannabis plants. Understanding the causes of fungal diseases in cannabis plants allows you to take rapid action to fight against them. Following […]

In 2014, the first full year in which marijuana was legal in Colorado, consumers purchased 4.8 million edible marijuana products, according to the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division. From cookies and gummies to soda pop and granola, cannabis edibles are big business. Unfortunately, many of these edible products are contaminated with fungi. Engaging in proactive fungal […]

For many years, fungicides represented the best way to prevent plant diseases on cannabis and other agricultural crops. Over the past few decades, however, consumers and producers alike have grown wary of extensive fungicide use. Although an effective way to control powdery mildew on cannabis, widespread application of fungicides can have several adverse consequences. Instead, […]

Fungal diseases are a leading cause of plant death and revenue loss for marijuana growers. The optimal growing conditions for cannabis — moderate temperatures and humidity — also provide excellent opportunities for plant diseases. Learning how to accurately identify common causes of disease is important for growers to enact effective fungal diagnosis control on cannabis […]

Fungal infections are the most common and dangerous cannabis plant diseases. Investigating the best plant fungus treatment solutions will ensure the survival of your cannabis crop. Draft a Specific Plant Fungus Treatment Plan As a small business owner, leaving the health of your inventory up to chance is a problematic choice. Too often, cannabis growers […]

Marijuana consumers have recently been raising concerns that medical marijuana products contain harmful mold. It is true that a mold infestation can persist after plants are harvested and buds are in the drying process. This health concern makes it imperative for cannabis growers to be vigilant about the effects of mold on plants. Botrytis cinerea […]

Every marijuana grower deals with plant diseases at some point. The most common class of diseases to affect cannabis plants is fungi. From powdery mildew to gray mold to bud rot, fungi can wipe out an entire crop in days to weeks. Once you notice signs of fungal infection, it is important to take aggressive […]