biggerbud420
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my 3 girls that i thought was gonna die . i have seen a few inch worms and a little webbing
around one is it too late to sprinkle them with diatomaceous earth since there in flower ?
sambapati
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Swine not just do it
biggerbud420
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huh
sambapati
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Sorry to not be clear just saying go ahead and use that product it should help
Should I Use It in My Marijuana Garden?
First and foremost, make sure you use freshwater DE for horticultural purposes. There is also a saltwater option that isn’t suitable for plants due to the high salinity level. The answer to the above question is ‘yes,’ if you are interested in the following:
One of the primary uses of DE in horticulture is as an organic pesticide. While it feels like a smooth powder to us, it is akin to acid for the types of pests that usually damage a cannabis garden. It is especially problematic for any insects with an exoskeleton. The list of pests that diatomaceous earth is lethal to includes:
Unlike chemical insecticides, insects don’t develop resistance to the effects of diatomaceous earth. Here are the three most common methods of application.
Dusting
There is no ceremony involved here. Some gardeners simply dust their plants from top to bottom with DE. You should only use this method when the plants are not in the flowering phase.
Use a shaker or dusting canister to shake a layer of diatomaceous earth onto leaves covered in morning dew. If you plan to use DE in the afternoon or evening, spray the plants with water first. Next, shake off the excess liquid and dust with powder. Once the mixture dries, your plants are protected against pests.
Pesticide Spray
Create a solution that consists of four tablespoons of DE for every gallon of water. Shake the mixture and put on a mask before spraying to avoid inhaling particles. Spray the top and bottom of leaves evenly. It is better to ensure the leaves are wet but not soaked. Again, it is best to use the spray while the plants are still in the vegetative stage.
If you use it in the flowering stage, your plants will absorb the spray, and you could consume it when smoking your herb. The diatomite activates and becomes active once the mixture dries.
Whether you spray or dust, make sure the layers remain thin. Too much DE could prevent the sun’s rays from penetrating the leaves, thus interfering with photosynthesis.
Soil Treatment
This is the method to use if your plants are in bloom. It is also useful if you want all-around protection. Apply the DE to soil that you don’t plan to disturb for several days. You can place the mixture across soil beds or in a ring around the base of plants. If there is heavy rainfall, you may need to reapply the powder.
If you spot a pest infestation, sprinkle an even layer of diatomaceous earth around the problem areas. It may take a couple of days, but you should notice a higher degree of control over the infestation.
What About Hydroponic Grows?
There is a form of DE available in small rock form rather than as a fine powder. It is suitable for hydroponically grown cannabis because it is absorbent, long-lasting, porous, pH neutral, and good for the environment. Apart from silica, it also contains essential minerals for plant growth.
Your plants will uptake the silicate and develop into a robust and healthy crop with thick stem walls. One DE brand claims that its product resulted in a 25% increase in the production of pepper plants when compared to clay pebbles.
When using it for cannabis, however, it is probably better to mix it 50/50 with clay pebbles if growing in big pots. This process will result in better aeration. Here are a few other benefits of DE products such as ‘Diatomite’:
Should I Use It in My Marijuana Garden?
First and foremost, make sure you use freshwater DE for horticultural purposes. There is also a saltwater option that isn’t suitable for plants due to the high salinity level. The answer to the above question is ‘yes,’ if you are interested in the following:
- Organic pest control
- Improved soil quality
- Better nutrient absorption
One of the primary uses of DE in horticulture is as an organic pesticide. While it feels like a smooth powder to us, it is akin to acid for the types of pests that usually damage a cannabis garden. It is especially problematic for any insects with an exoskeleton. The list of pests that diatomaceous earth is lethal to includes:
- Cockroaches
- Ants
- Aphids
- Mites
- Spiders
- Earwigs
- Slugs
- Snails
- Fungus gnats
- Silverfish
Unlike chemical insecticides, insects don’t develop resistance to the effects of diatomaceous earth. Here are the three most common methods of application.
Dusting
There is no ceremony involved here. Some gardeners simply dust their plants from top to bottom with DE. You should only use this method when the plants are not in the flowering phase.
Use a shaker or dusting canister to shake a layer of diatomaceous earth onto leaves covered in morning dew. If you plan to use DE in the afternoon or evening, spray the plants with water first. Next, shake off the excess liquid and dust with powder. Once the mixture dries, your plants are protected against pests.
Pesticide Spray
Create a solution that consists of four tablespoons of DE for every gallon of water. Shake the mixture and put on a mask before spraying to avoid inhaling particles. Spray the top and bottom of leaves evenly. It is better to ensure the leaves are wet but not soaked. Again, it is best to use the spray while the plants are still in the vegetative stage.
If you use it in the flowering stage, your plants will absorb the spray, and you could consume it when smoking your herb. The diatomite activates and becomes active once the mixture dries.
Whether you spray or dust, make sure the layers remain thin. Too much DE could prevent the sun’s rays from penetrating the leaves, thus interfering with photosynthesis.
Soil Treatment
This is the method to use if your plants are in bloom. It is also useful if you want all-around protection. Apply the DE to soil that you don’t plan to disturb for several days. You can place the mixture across soil beds or in a ring around the base of plants. If there is heavy rainfall, you may need to reapply the powder.
If you spot a pest infestation, sprinkle an even layer of diatomaceous earth around the problem areas. It may take a couple of days, but you should notice a higher degree of control over the infestation.
What About Hydroponic Grows?
There is a form of DE available in small rock form rather than as a fine powder. It is suitable for hydroponically grown cannabis because it is absorbent, long-lasting, porous, pH neutral, and good for the environment. Apart from silica, it also contains essential minerals for plant growth.
Your plants will uptake the silicate and develop into a robust and healthy crop with thick stem walls. One DE brand claims that its product resulted in a 25% increase in the production of pepper plants when compared to clay pebbles.
When using it for cannabis, however, it is probably better to mix it 50/50 with clay pebbles if growing in big pots. This process will result in better aeration. Here are a few other benefits of DE products such as ‘Diatomite’:
- High silica content. The slow release of silica helps plants mature more quickly.
- It is capable of absorbing 2.5 times its weight in water.
- The granules are porous, so provide excellent thermal insulation and aeration to the root zone of your cannabis plants.
- It is reusable. Once you are finished with it, wash thoroughly and then soak in a solution of one tablespoon bleach per gallon of water for 24 hours. The next step is to rinse the DE and ensure it is ready for another use.
biggerbud420
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i know it is ok to use it i just wasnt sure if i should use it on the flowers themselfs
Frankster
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Yea, I agree, I like using more natural solutions myself. There's a lot of evidence that bugs, mites in particular and UV light increase resin production. So, I tend to try and use an organic approach with dealing with pest, as if you "control" them, or keep a homeostasis balance, there are some benefits IMO.
The bottom line is, that plants have a symbiotic relationship with microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, insects, yeast. For the outside grow especially, trying to maximize vigor and resistance to disease. There is much to lean on these subjects, that's for sure. Preventive measures, like well timed treatments and mineral amendments (silicon, I use azomite) cannot be underestimated in effectiveness.
for those flowers in their current state, I would suggest either mighty wash or perhaps predator mites/insects. manual massage of the backs of leaves, (killing them manually, and eggs) Dr Bonners Peppermint purecastile soap can probably still be used on the backs of the leaves, if you can keep most of it away from the buds, it's a judgement call at this point.
A portavac, if you have one, might suck some of the crap off there too, if you can manage that one. Be careful not to damage the buds with this method, but it's effective.
The bottom line is, that plants have a symbiotic relationship with microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, insects, yeast. For the outside grow especially, trying to maximize vigor and resistance to disease. There is much to lean on these subjects, that's for sure. Preventive measures, like well timed treatments and mineral amendments (silicon, I use azomite) cannot be underestimated in effectiveness.
for those flowers in their current state, I would suggest either mighty wash or perhaps predator mites/insects. manual massage of the backs of leaves, (killing them manually, and eggs) Dr Bonners Peppermint purecastile soap can probably still be used on the backs of the leaves, if you can keep most of it away from the buds, it's a judgement call at this point.
A portavac, if you have one, might suck some of the crap off there too, if you can manage that one. Be careful not to damage the buds with this method, but it's effective.
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MHippie
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Dont use it on the flowers. Use it on the soil and dont put too much down. It does have a nute value. It will fry your plants if you water too much in.
With respect to fox farms trio, I'm using it on one set of my plants. Follow the med feeding instructions on the back of the bottle. If they take that well then max out the bloom amd booster. If you get any tip burn go back to medium. And be careful. Their bloom nutes really shove your ph down hard. You'll need to bring it back up probably before you feed.
Frankster
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Yea, if it's just worms, and that's where the webbing is involved. I misinterpreted what was said, I thought there might be some mites going on here.
Certainly want to stay clear of those flowers as much as possible, because there in full on flower right now. Certainly looking at the photo's it only looks like worms also, I see no nothing that looks suspect, just the old munching of some of those lower leaves, almost looks like it kinda went away on it's own TBH.
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Don’t sprinkle or spray anything on buds, you don’t want to be smoking later on.
I’ve had to spray flowering plants with soap to kill aphids. Sprayed both sides of leaves, trying to avoid the buds.
biggerbud420
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i hbave picked worms off them
blit98
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I wish you a fast recovery!
Hightechredneck
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What happened?
biggerbud420
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I broke my foot wasn't sure my outside stuff would survive but so far it has i wont get a big yield at all but for my first time
Madbud
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Outdoor buds gather a bunch of crap, plan on a water and peroxide soak before drying them.
biggerbud420
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todays pick after the rain and i tried to take some pics of the trichomes
Madbud
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If you have an iphone theres a magnifier ap in control settings under customize. You can screenshot it.
biggerbud420
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I dont have a iphone i tride taking a photo through a 60x jewlers loup
Madbud
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Been there done that, through a little 60-100x...reverse field just for a challenge
MHippie
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You can cut them and it will get you stoney. The trichs in your first pic are mostly amber and your second mostly cloudy. With them laying over like that, if you keep them in the ground, then you are going to need to stake them up or you'll lose the bud.
biggerbud420
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i did put a stake on them and that is what i was thinking about the trichs but i do see some that look still clear
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