Mildew
Eliminate the chance of powdery mildew through controlled dehumidification. Learn how to manage moisture in order to improve plant quality and crop yields.
Grow room dehumidifiers: Perfect your setup
When the team at East Coast Cultivation set out to build its new indoor grow operation in Rhode Island, it knew it had to nail one thing: environmental controls.
Q&A: Avoiding Powdery Mildew Before it Strikes
With Melaney Watson Powdery mildew is a common—yet avoidable—cause of crop loss on cannabis. To learn more about powdery mildew and how it can be avoided,…
Powdery Mildew and Fungicides Part 3: Plant Breeding
Part 3: Plant Breeding Plant Breeding as a Strategy Fungal infection resistance in any particular strain of plant can range from immunity (no infection at…
Powdery Mildew and Fungicides Part 2: Treatment Options
Part 2: Treatment Options Treatment Options Inorganic: Simple chemicals are often an effective and efficient method to prevent and manage fungal infections. Some chemical treatments…
Powdery Mildew and Fungicides: Part 1: Background
Part 1: Background the basics Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease of angiosperms (basically, any plant but conifers). The growing fungus looks grayish white…
One Way Not to Spray: Keep Dry
Keep Dry Posted by Cannabis Product News – Solutions for a Growing Industry MADISON, Wis. – A long-time partner of the cannabis industry is looking…
Water Vapor in Grow Rooms: Moisture, and How to Measure It Part III: Dew Point Temperature
Water Vapor in Grow Rooms: Moisture, and How to Measure It Part III: Dew Point Temperature
Dec 10 2015
Part III: Dew Point Temperature There are three ways to measure moisture in a grow. Relative humidity (%RH), grains per pound, and now, dew point…
Water Vapor in Grow Rooms: Moisture, and How to Measure It – Part II: Grains per Pound (GPP)
Water Vapor in Grow Rooms: Moisture, and How to Measure It – Part II: Grains per Pound (GPP)
Dec 01 2015
Part II: Grains per Pound (GPP) As we discussed last time, relative humidity (%RH) is a way to measure moisture in your grow room’s air.…
Water Vapor in Grow Rooms: Moisture, and How to Measure It – Part I: Relative Humidity
Part I: Relative Humidity Plants need airborne moisture. In addition, the water vapor (or humidity) in your grow room can determine how healthy your plants…
Dude Grows Podcast with Quest
Demystifying Dehumidification: A Chat with QUEST’s Clif Tomasini- Are you using a standard residential dehumidifier in your growroom? Beware; you’re setting yourself up for failure,…
Control Humidity to Best Fight Powdery Mildew
April 23, 2015 Confusion Over Pesticide Rules Presents Conundrum for Colorado Growers “John Andrle, the owner of Denver rec shop L’Eagle Services, estimated that 95%…
For Robust Plant Growth Maintain Proper Humidity Levels
To grow properly, plants need proper humidity, temperature, and light levels. If plants get too much or too little of these elements, the resulting stress…
The Scourge of Powdery Mildew: Prevention Is Best
Prevention Is Best Once powdery mildew develops, there’s always a chance that traces of it will remain in your harvest — even if you treat…
The Scourge of Powdery Mildew: How Do You Treat It Once It’s Occurred?
How Do You Treat It Once It’s Occurred? Let’s Talk! Quest is the industry leader in energy-efficient dehumidification solutions in the agriculture industry. If you’ve…
The Scourge of Powdery Mildew: An Overview
related articles This is first in a series of articles related to powdery mildiew. Part II: how do you treat it once it’s occurred? Part…
Look For Powdery Mildew
Some powdery mildew fungi, especially those on rose, apple, and cherry are favored by high humidities. Overcrowding and shading will keep plants cool and promote…