The cannabis farmer or patient-cultivator faces many challenges throughout the lifecycle of the plant.\u00a0 Some of these challenges include control of insect and mold infestations.\u00a0 Powdery mildew can be one of the most common and frustrating issues in cannabis cultivation.\u00a0 Powdery mildew is a type of fungus that infects plants.\u00a0 There are several species of powdery mildew that infect different types of plants, these all belong to the order of Fungi known as Erysiphales.\u00a0 Infected plants display white powdery spots on stems and leaves.<\/p>\n
This growing season, with its unusual weather patterns, was especially tough with extensive proliferation of powdery mildew in some regions.\u00a0 There are many commercially available treatments to stave off the spread of powdery mildew, once present, as well as products designed to be preventative throughout the lifecycle of the plant.<\/p>\n
When seeking a treatment for the control of a powdery mildew infestation the
\npatient-cultivator should strongly consider the implications of what they are
\napplying to cannabis that will eventually be consumed by humans.\u00a0 As noted above there are many commercially available treatments for powdery mildew.
\nThere are organic, OMRI listed options and those that contain more dangerous chemicals that may have health implications for humans.<\/p>\n
It is important to understand what it is you are applying and to follow the proper guidelines for use.\u00a0 Read the instructions carefully for:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Protective clothing requirements<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Period for re-entry after application (how long before you can return to the area of application)<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Intended growth phase of use.\u00a0 Can it be used on fruits and vegetables or only during early growth stages?\u00a0 Is it only intended for use on ornamental plants?<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proper storage and disposal<\/p>\n
These stipulations are important to follow and adhere to.\u00a0 They are established for the safety of both the farmer and the consumer.\u00a0 If the product you are buying does not have all of the information you need, look up the active ingredients online and read the MSDS, material safety data sheet, for each active ingredient.\u00a0 These are
\noften easy to find on the manufacturers website.\u00a0 The MSDS will have all of the important information noted in the list above and more.<\/p>\n
With a difficult growing season underway many farmers are turning to stronger and more dangerous chemicals to control powdery mildew, such as myclobutanil.\u00a0 Without discretion for the labeling precluding use during the later stages of growth, desperate garden managers turn to desperate measures to avoid expensive losses.\u00a0 The prevalence of this fungicide in cannabis is concerning.\u00a0 Patient-cultivators are
\nencouraged to seek out OMRI listed organic products for use in the control of
\ncrop infestations.\u00a0\u00a0 By engaging in thoughtful pest control cannabis cultivators can make an important contribution to the health, well-being and sustainability of the medical cannabis community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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