Mold
New Quest 100: High-Efficiency Dehumidifier for Smaller Spaces and Projects
Our patented M-CoRR Technology, now in compact size. Quest Climate announces the new Quest 100, a dehumidifier created with small-space projects or hobbyist growers in…
Common Issues for Cold Chain Systems
Common Issues for Cold Chain Systems
Jul 16 2018
Regardless of what your product is or the size of your cold chain facility, a few common issues are rampant: Ice buildup Condensation Damaged packaging…
Grow room dehumidifiers: Perfect your setup
Grow room dehumidifiers: Perfect your setup
Apr 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.
Nipping Bud Rot in the Bud: Stop crop loss before it starts
Stop crop loss before it starts As your grows get bigger, the last thing you need is for crop loss to strike. That’s why you…
Powdery Mildew and Fungicides: 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 all) to resistant (some…
Powdery Mildew and Fungicides: 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 are safe to use…
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…
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
There are three ways to measure moisture in a grow. Relative humidity (%RH), grains per pound , and now, dew point temperature. What is dew…
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
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
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
Dude Grows Podcast with Quest
Jul 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
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%…
The Scourge of Powdery Mildew: 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 and try to…
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
The Scourge of Powdery Mildew: An Overview
Feb 11 2015
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…
The Dangers of Mold
The Dangers of Mold
Oct 23 2014
Quest has compiled definitions provided by expert resources on molds, botrytis and other issues in cultivations. There is no practical way to eliminate all molds…