News For Plant Fungus
The Top 4 Marijuana Leaf Diseases That Could Put You Out of Business
February 17, 2022 • Plant Fungus
When facing marijuana leaf diseases, you’ll find that some can be traced to poor nutrition. That’s usually a fairly easy fix; unfortunately, poor nutrition is not always the reason. If you just cross your fingers and hope it’s not caused by a blight, fungus, or other pathogen, you may be gambling with your entire […]
Is Pure Air as Necessary as Pure Water for Hydroponic Growers?
February 3, 2022 • Air Purification, Plant Fungus
Would you ever use water that you knew contained spores from fungus in your hydroponic cannabis farm? Or water that contained a harmful disinfectant? Of course not – the whole point of purifying the water that goes into your grow is to protect your plants and to load it up with only the nutrients […]
The Best Fungal Disease Treatment for Cannabis Plants
November 9, 2021 • Air Purification, Plant Fungus
With several millions of species of fungi around the world, your cannabis plants are under constant threat. Microscopic fungal spores float through the environment, waiting to take hold of a plant. Under the right growing conditions, these spores can lead to mold, root rot, damping off, and other diseases that cripple plants. Thus, it is […]
What Does White Mold Mean on Your Cannabis Buds?
October 22, 2021 • Botrytis Blight, Mold and Mildew, Plant Fungus
Any grower can feel it at any time – the dread of possibly losing a cannabis crop to a moldy fungal disease. It cuts especially deep when the buds are growing and it’s almost time to harvest. When you see powder, dust, strands, or bumps on leaves and cannabis buds, what does it mean? It […]
How to Stop Powdery Mildew Before Flowering: 3 Recommendations
September 22, 2021 • Alternative to Pesticides, Plant Fungus
Powdery mildew on a flowering plant is the kiss of death – cannabis is no different. The best way to stop powdery mildew before flowering is to prevent that powdery white mold from ever appearing on your plants in the first place. There are three ways you can prevent spores from taking root on your […]
Effects of Mold Exposure on Cannabis Production
July 12, 2021 • Mold and Mildew, Plant Fungus
To successfully cultivate medical marijuana, growers must tightly control a range of environmental variables. Many growers rely on fans to circulate air and decrease the heat given off by grow lights. This makes limiting exposure to fungi of utmost importance. These fans have the unintended consequence of spreading mold spores throughout an indoor cannabis growing […]
Getting Rid of Mold in Your Indoor Growing Environment
June 14, 2021 • Alternative to Pesticides, Plant Fungus
When a cannabis grower sees a small area of mold developing on a plant, it’s time to get serious about fungal treatments. Mold can attack nearly any portion of a cannabis plant, from seedlings to stems to leaves to buds. The most common strains of mold, gray mold and powdery mildew, can seriously affect individual […]
The Ideal Pre-Treatment for Powdery Mildew
June 11, 2021 • Air Purification, Mold and Mildew, Plant Fungus
With millions of species adapted to a variety of environments, mold and fungus is an ever-present threat to your plants. It makes sense that you would prepare your cannabis for the inevitability of an environment ripe for fungal growth. Often, the conditions that make it easier to grow quality cannabis at scale are the same […]
How to Treat Mold the Natural Way
February 19, 2021 • Plant Fungus
A small mold infection can rapidly spread to a catastrophic outbreak in your cannabis growing environment. Although some fungicides can halt the further growth of mold spores, fungicides are also fairly toxic chemicals. The cannabis industry is undergoing a revolution to become more environmentally conscious. As a result, organic cannabis growers increasingly wonder how to treat […]
Cannabis Infestation Prevention with AiroClean420
February 2, 2021 • Mold and Mildew, Plant Fungus
What if you could stop a costly fungal infestation of your cannabis before it even started? Powdery mildew, gray mold, blight – all of these diseases and more can be stopped with a single solution, but you need to protect your plants through every stage of their growth cycle to be sure. Luckily, with AiroClean420, […]
A Powdery Mildew Treatment to Protect Your Cannabis
December 18, 2020 • Alternative to Pesticides, Cannabis Sanitation, Plant Fungus
What if there was a powdery mildew treatment you only had to apply once, that would protect your cannabis plants throughout many, many growth and harvest cycles? It would need to be something truly powerful in order to defend your plants from so many threats for so long. Well, a treatment like that exists! It’s […]
Common Fungal Diseases in Plants
October 22, 2020 • Mold and Mildew, Plant Fungus
When cultivating healthy cannabis plants, there are many variables to monitor. Humidity, temperature, light, soil pH, and soil nutrients all impact a plant’s ability to thrive. In addition to these environmental variables, it is important to identify potential risks. Fungal diseases are among the most prominent pathogens to target cannabis plants. Recognizing warning signs of […]
The Ultimate Powdery Mildew Killer
September 30, 2020 • Air Purification, Plant Fungus
Powdery mildew is a fungal infection that can show up at any stage of cannabis growth. If you’ve ever dealt with it before, you know that it’s much better to prevent those little airborne spores from landing altogether. What you’re looking for is the ultimate powdery mildew killer – something that can stop it from […]
Increase Your Yield, Prevent Cannabis Fungus
August 21, 2020 • Plant Fungus
A variety of fungal threats surround your plants daily. In the air that circulates around your cannabis plants are fungal spores that can land, grow, and cause all kinds of headaches. Plants taken by fungus have to be thrown out, and that’s just one more plant you can’t add to your harvest. Even worse, a […]
The Most Common Cannabis Plant Pathogens
July 23, 2020 • Plant Fungus
Plants face a variety of pathogens that inhibit growth and cause failure to thrive. It is essential to carefully monitor your plants to ensure that they remain free of disease. Learning how to recognize the most common cannabis plant pathogens is the best way to keep them healthy. Most Common Cannabis Plant Pathogens Powdery Mildew […]
Killing Powdery Mildew Before it Kills Your Crops
January 24, 2020 • Air Purification, Plant Fungus
You work hard to keep your cannabis crops in top condition, but the threat of infection is always looming. People moving through your grow space, new tools, even the air itself can carry pathogens. One of the biggest threats to your crop is the fungus known as powdery mildew. This threat can arrive in your […]
Is Your Cannabis at Risk?
August 16, 2019 • Air Purification, Mold and Mildew, Plant Fungus
Growing cannabis indoors for commercial purposes can be lucrative, but to ensure you provide a high quality product, it is vital to protect your plants from airborne threats. Powdery mildew poses a severe risk to your plants, harvest, and business. If you grow marijuana in an enclosed room, you risk your cannabis being infected by […]
Kill Powdery Mildew Before It Kills Your Crop
January 11, 2019 • Mold and Mildew, Plant Fungus
The cannabis industry continues to grow, and as more companies enter the industry, competition is also on the rise. When you invest in high-quality cannabis, you need to ensure your investment is being protected. Powdery mildew is considered to be the most serious plant disease growers face. If powdery mildew infects even one plant, it has the […]
Considerations When Choosing Air Sanitation for Growing Marijuana
June 18, 2018 • Plant Fungus
Growing marijuana requires a strong commitment to prevent plant pathogens. Many microorganisms that negatively impact plant health are fungal in nature. Unfortunately for growers, fungal spores easily spread throughout a grow room. This constant circulation of spores puts plants at constant risk. The best way to prevent an outbreak of marijuana fungus is to invest […]
How to Detect Botrytis Bunch Rot on Cannabis Plants
March 12, 2018 • Plant Fungus
Cannabis growers must remain vigilant about a range of threats to their plants. Overwatering, underwatering, insufficient light, nutrient deficiencies, and temperature can all take their toll on a plant’s health. Perhaps the biggest threat, however, is fungal pathogens that infect plants. These can quickly undermine the health of an entire crop of marijuana plants. As […]
Treating Powdery Mildew the Natural Way
July 17, 2017 • Plant Fungus
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease. This fungal disease affects a variety of plants, including marijuana plants. Finding an effective treatment for powdery mildew is essential in protecting your marijuana crop from harm. What Is Powdery Mildew? Powdery mildew is actually not a single fungus. It is a group of fungal species that attack […]
Identifying Common Diseases in Plants
June 19, 2017 • Plant Fungus
Cannabis producers must serve a variety of roles: cultivator, agricultural scientist, plant doctor, and business person. While it’s easy enough to spot a healthy plant, recognizing signs of disease does not come as easily. Identifying common diseases in plants is a skill that will pay enormous rewards over time. Signs of Plant Disease in Seedlings […]
Common Fungal Disease in Cannabis Plants
April 24, 2017 • Plant Fungus
Cannabis growers know that they must meticulously control environmental variables — heat, temperature, light — to keep their plants safe. More challenging to control are marijuana plant diseases. Fungal diseases are among the most common diseases affecting cannabis plants. So, when allowed to spread unchecked, they can kill an entire crop in a matter of […]
Common Diseases In Plants and How to Combat Them
April 17, 2017 • Plant Fungus
Cannabis is a rapidly growing industry in the United States. Legal marijuana represents a $2.7 billion market in 2013 alone, according to figures from The ArcView Group. Individual growers must protect their profit margins by investing heavily in the health of their plants. Even a small outbreak of disease can significantly reduce profitability, especially among […]
Growing Medical Marijuana: What to Know Before You Grow
March 20, 2017 • Plant Fungus
With medical marijuana, the quantity and quality of crop you harvest is directly related to the amount of effort you put into growing healthy plants. For those new to growing medical marijuana, it is a good idea to do plenty of research up front. Planning your grow room in advance will ensure you maximize efficiency […]
Solutions to Common Cannabis Plant Problems
February 15, 2017 • Plant Fungus
Cannabis growers face a number of obstacles, but plant health doesn’t have to be one of them. In an indoor growing environment, disease can spread and wipe out an entire crop in a matter of days. However, understanding the most common cannabis plant problems and how they affect plants will allow you to keep your […]
The Best Techniques for Cannabis Plant Airborne Disease Prevention
February 3, 2017 • Plant Fungus
Many novice cannabis growers focus obsessively on the temperature, humidity, nutrients, and other environmental variables that impact marijuana plant health. Although these factors are very important for plants to thrive, failing to prevent the spread of microbes leaves your entire crop vulnerable to a single outbreak of disease. Understanding the best techniques for cannabis plant […]
How AiroClean420 Can Help With Organic Control of Powdery Mildew
January 11, 2017 • Plant Fungus
With more states having pending laws to legalize medical or recreational cannabis use, marijuana production is a booming industry. Many marijuana growers currently use fungicides, pesticides, and other chemicals that are harmful to humans. The increasing demand for organic cannabis products leave many producers in the lurch, however, as plant diseases often require aggressive measures […]
How to Combat Grey Mold on Plants
December 14, 2016 • Plant Fungus
Medicinal marijuana growers must be careful to nurse their crops carefully, encouraging the plants to thrive. One of the biggest threats to cannabis plants is disease in the form of fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Unfortunately, many cannabis growers become acquainted with grey mold on plants when it targets one plant and swiftly travels throughout the […]
Common Causes of Fungal Disease and How AiroClean420 Can Help
December 12, 2016 • Plant Fungus
An outbreak of fungal disease can wreak havoc on a cannabis grower’s crop. Marijuana plants are vulnerable to more than 100 types of diseases, with a select few representing the most significant threats to a cannabis harvest. Plant diseases may occur because of fungi, viruses, bacteria, other plants, nematodes, stress, pollutants, nutrients, or genetic factors. […]
How to Prevent Fungal Disease and Save Your Plants
August 15, 2016 • Plant Fungus
Cannabis growers have been studying how to prevent fungal disease for years with mixed results. There are almost 100 species of fungals that can infect your crops. The worst is bud rot, but there are several others that pose a major threat. Weeks of growing time and lots of money can be lost in just […]
What Do I Need to Know About Plant Disease and My Indoor Air Quality?
August 9, 2016 • Plant Fungus
If you’re a grower, there’s a lot you should know about plant disease and air quality. There is a major connection between the quality of the air in your indoor growing areas and the health of your indoor plants. Plants grown indoors can be subject to some of the most aggressive airborne diseases. Spores and […]
Why Fungal Disease Control on Infused Products Is Important
July 6, 2016 • Plant Fungus
Fungal disease control on infused products is a significant concern for today’s marijuana growers. The infused cannabis market is a profitable and rapidly expanding part of the marijuana industry. But this rosy picture is clouded by the presence of fungal disease on the product. This is becoming a huge problem throughout the industry. Control of […]
Fungal Disease Prevention on Infused Products: Can Cannabis Fungus Be Removed?
April 27, 2016 • Plant Fungus
In the first year that cannabis was legal for recreational use in Colorado, nearly 150,000 pounds of cannabis flower were purchased in stores and dispensaries. This figure is dwarfed by the astonishing 5 million marijuana-infused edible products that were sold that year. Not only are marijuana edibles popular among recreational users, but they also represent […]
Cannabis Plant Diseases Caused by Fungi
April 25, 2016 • Plant Fungus
Like humans, cannabis plants are vulnerable to threats from a variety of microorganisms. While human diseases are typically caused by viruses or bacteria, cannabis diseases most often result from fungi. Fungi are a separate kingdom of organisms characterized by their diffuse networks of branching filaments. This feature allows them to easily spread throughout an environment, […]
Methods of Fungal Disease Control on Edibles
March 23, 2016 • Plant Fungus
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 […]
Disease Identification and Fungal Diagnosis Control on Cannabis
January 26, 2016 • Plant Fungus
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 […]
The Most Effective Plant Fungus Treatment
January 15, 2016 • Plant Fungus
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 […]