Grow room dehumidifiers: Perfect your setup
April 16, 2018
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.
Mildew
Eliminate the chance of powdery mildew through controlled dehumidification. Learn how to manage moisture in order to improve plant quality and crop yields.
Q&A: Avoiding Powdery Mildew Before it Strikes
July 24, 2017
To start off, can you tell us what powdery mildew is? Answer: It’s actually a fungal disease, which means it’s spread by spores. When it’s…
Powdery Mildew and Fungicides Part 3: Plant Breeding
June 26, 2017
Plant Breeding as a Strategy Fungal infection resistance in any particular strain of plant can range from immunity (no infection at all) to resistant (some…
Powdery Mildew and Fungicides Part 2: Treatment Options
June 19, 2017
Treatment Options Inorganic: Simple chemicals are often an effective and efficient method to prevent and manage fungal infections. Some chemical treatments are safe to use…
Powdery Mildew and Fungicides: Part 1: Background
June 12, 2017
the basics Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease of angiosperms (basically, any plant but conifers). The growing fungus looks grayish white and powdery. It…
One Way Not to Spray: Keep Dry
June 30, 2016
Posted by Cannabis Product News – Solutions for a Growing Industry MADISON, Wis. – A long-time partner of the cannabis industry is looking to dry…
Water Vapor in Grow Rooms: Moisture, and How to Measure It Part III: Dew Point Temperature
December 10, 2015
There are three ways to measure moisture in a grow. Relative humidity (%RH), grains per pound, and now, dew point temperature. What is dew point…
Water Vapor in Grow Rooms: Moisture, and How to Measure It – Part II: Grains per Pound (GPP)
December 1, 2015
As we discussed last time, relative humidity (%RH) is a way to measure moisture in your grow room’s air. Today, we’ll talk about “grains per…
Water Vapor in Grow Rooms: Moisture, and How to Measure It – Part I: Relative Humidity
November 23, 2015
Plants need airborne moisture. In addition, the water vapor (or humidity) in your grow room can determine how healthy your plants are. Healthy plants require…
Dude Grows Podcast with Quest
July 28, 2015
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
May 15, 2015
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
April 23, 2015
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
March 11, 2015
Once powdery mildew develops, there’s always a chance that traces of it will remain in your harvest — even if you treat and try to…
The Scourge of Powdery Mildew: How Do You Treat It Once It’s Occurred?
February 24, 2015
POWERFUL & EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL DEHUMIDIFIERS FOR THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY
The Scourge of Powdery Mildew: An Overview
February 11, 2015
What’s that powdery white stuff that’s suddenly appeared on your plants? Although it may look benign, it’s actually a fungal disease called “powdery mildew.” What…
Look For Powdery Mildew
October 23, 2014
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…