Botrytis ruined my outdoor grow

[CapnObvious]

I just lost both of my outdoor plants to botrytis. I’m super bummed, but I want to turn this into a learning experience. They were big, beautiful indicas, and now they’re bagged up in the garbage can. Salvaged maybe an ounce of clean immature bud. Gonna wash it in peroxide solution and hope for the best.

I live in zone 10a in a CA coastal town. Some nights we get fog and mist, which no-doubt was a factor. I germinated them using the paper towel method, the planted them in gallon pots of EB Stone Recipe 420 soil. They grew just fine in veg, and were topped above the 7th node (the way I was first taught… is there a better way?). Transplanted into 20-gal grow bags of the same soil. Drip watered every other day. Used garden wire to tie the branches down to the fabric bag edge and open them up for airflow and light. I probably should have stripped more of the lower branches too, but I will next time. I trimmed a lot of leaves to create airflow between colas. Seems ok, right?

Then one day I saw a side cola going bad, and inspection revealed a patch of botrytis mold on that branch. I immediately amputated it and sterilized my shears. I sprayed the plant top to bottom with a hydrogen peroxide solution, and also pruned more leaves to improve airflow. Well, we had a few misty nights, and next thing I know my plants are toasted.

I’m trashing the bags and soil. Plants have been hacked and bagged, as I mentioned. Now I want to treat that area of my yard. I’m starting with a copper fungicide blanket spray, then I’m planning to spray several times with a 100ppm hypochlorous acid solution. I’m thinking that combo should kill it. Yes? No?

Next year I want to avoid this. Since my environment is ripe for botrytis, are there particular indica strains that are resistant? Should I not top my plants to keep them from getting so bushy? I have read about using bacillus subtilis as a systemic treatment/preventative, but am having trouble finding application methods/rates. There’s another product called BotryStop, but it’s over $300 for a 12-pound bag, and i only grow a couple of plants a year.

I’m in need of some sound advice. Help a brother out here?

 

[Smokey_LaFleur]

Outdoor is a tough go even in the best climates, imo. I tried once and will most likely not again. Only thing I can offer is sympathy, it really is a drag to put the time and effort in, only to see it all go sideways. Or, in this case, the trash.

 

[Oldchucky]

Coastal climates are breeding grounds for botyrus! Especially north coast! Nothing ever dries out smack dab on the coast! I suppose you could try some kind of sativa! Maybe land race! Or possibly sneak in a run of autos! I’m just going by Eureka! You don’t see people trying to grow where you can hear the surf! Lol! It might be a little better in Southern California! does this description fit your climate? If it does, you’re pretty much screwed! It describes the north coast pretty much year-round! Need to get into the banana belt! Lol!

 

[Grownsince95]

How fucked is it that winemakers turn the same fungus into "noble rot" and make some of the most expensive, sought after dessert wines in the world with it?

When life gives you boytrytis, make Sauternes!

My advice is: grapes in the yard and a small tent in the house for the weed.

 

[Gmix]

Botrytis stinks least you didn’t smoke that stuff

Good luck on the future

 

[Bigalmoby]

A good research on wet weather strain or mold resistant strain
I am seeing the difference between plant some of the newer stuff is just more prone to this stuff they are breeding it all out of the plant making them weak try older strains ex
Panama red

 

[CapnObvious]

I have a 8x16 greenhouse that i use for germination and starting my vegetables. My average humidity in there is around 45% with excellent ventilation via a large thermostatic fan. I think I might try a greenhouse grow next year.

Can anyone recommend some good rot-resistant strains? We prefer indica or a hybrid.

 

[MileHiGhost]

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I just lost both of my outdoor plants to botrytis. I’m super bummed, but I want to turn this into a learning experience. They were big, beautiful indicas, and now they’re bagged up in the garbage can. Salvaged maybe an ounce of clean immature bud. Gonna wash it in peroxide solution and hope for the best.

I live in zone 10a in a CA coastal town. Some nights we get fog and mist, which no-doubt was a factor. I germinated them using the paper towel method, the planted them in gallon pots of EB Stone Recipe 420 soil. They grew just fine in veg, and were topped above the 7th node (the way I was first taught… is there a better way?). Transplanted into 20-gal grow bags of the same soil. Drip watered every other day. Used garden wire to tie the branches down to the fabric bag edge and open them up for airflow and light. I probably should have stripped more of the lower branches too, but I will next time. I trimmed a lot of leaves to create airflow between colas. Seems ok, right?

Then one day I saw a side cola going bad, and inspection revealed a patch of botrytis mold on that branch. I immediately amputated it and sterilized my shears. I sprayed the plant top to bottom with a hydrogen peroxide solution, and also pruned more leaves to improve airflow. Well, we had a few misty nights, and next thing I know my plants are toasted.

I’m trashing the bags and soil. Plants have been hacked and bagged, as I mentioned. Now I want to treat that area of my yard. I’m starting with a copper fungicide blanket spray, then I’m planning to spray several times with a 100ppm hypochlorous acid solution. I’m thinking that combo should kill it. Yes? No?

Next year I want to avoid this. Since my environment is ripe for botrytis, are there particular indica strains that are resistant? Should I not top my plants to keep them from getting so bushy? I have read about using bacillus subtilis as a systemic treatment/preventative, but am having trouble finding application methods/rates. There’s another product called BotryStop, but it’s over $300 for a 12-pound bag, and i only grow a couple of plants a year.

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That sounds horrible! Like a total Steven King novel. :(

 

[superchola]

I know a guy who bought seeds from me years a go he had the same problem but on his website he crossed everything with a old Columbian has photos an THC levels also if you can get a old Kush there very mold resistant

 

[Hossgrows]

A good research on wet weather strain or mold resistant strain
I am seeing the difference between plant some of the newer stuff is just more prone to this stuff they are breeding it all out of the plant making them weak try older strains ex
Panama red

My California Orange is resistant to bugs n mold. Thing is still as green as it was in veg., and has only had one yellow leaf on it all year. I've also only seen some leaf hoppers on it, in early veg., and found one piller crawling along a leaf edge through the season.

 

[superchola]

I don't grow there seeds but can put up the link https://www.greatlakesgenetics.com/coastal-seed-co/

 

[MileHiGhost]

Mold is rare here thankfully. Nothing but dry skin an nose bleeds, which is common fer 5280+ sea level. Hope the next crop fares much better.

 

[MassTHCfarmer]

We had to chop lots early to. Lots. Lots that should be making it to oct 1. :x.

 

[superchola]

Me had full good mold resistant seeds am working on getting them out of here Columbians. thais. Kushs Mexican an Hawaiian

 

[superchola]

Is a little hot down here with the drug war the poastal service checking everything

 

[superchola]

Jaja you got to have very mold proof weed down here lol Tonight
Night
46°
24%
ESE 13 mph
Cloudy skies. Low 46F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Humidity
83%
UV Index
0 of 11
Moonrise
9:40 pm
Moonset
9:15 am
Waning Gibbous
Fri 12
62°
/46°
48%
Sat 13
62°
/44°
55%
Sun 14
64°
/44°
12%
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[superchola]

Quito's humidity levels vary throughout the year. The highest levels occur in April, reaching 84% (very high), while the lowest is recorded in August at 69%. Like I said Kush x Columbian x thai is a good one

 

[Ninjadogma]

Coastal climates are breeding grounds for botyrus! Especially north coast! Nothing ever dries out smack dab on the coast! I suppose you could try some kind of sativa! Maybe land race! Or possibly sneak in a run of autos! I’m just going by Eureka! You don’t see people trying to grow where you can hear the surf! Lol! It might be a little better in Southern California! does this description fit your climate? If it does, you’re pretty much screwed! It describes the north coast pretty much year-round! Need to get into the banana belt! Lol!View attachment 2521217View attachment 2521218

Central Coast is a bit of a sweet spot for growing right on the ocean. That greenhouse that the feds raided in Camarillo is in one of those sweet spots. Right next door in Oxnard is home to the tastiest strawberries in the world, hands down.

 

[RookieFarmer]

I just lost both of my outdoor plants to botrytis. I’m super bummed, but I want to turn this into a learning experience. They were big, beautiful indicas, and now they’re bagged up in the garbage can. Salvaged maybe an ounce of clean immature bud. Gonna wash it in peroxide solution and hope for the best.

I live in zone 10a in a CA coastal town. Some nights we get fog and mist, which no-doubt was a factor. I germinated them using the paper towel method, the planted them in gallon pots of EB Stone Recipe 420 soil. They grew just fine in veg, and were topped above the 7th node (the way I was first taught… is there a better way?). Transplanted into 20-gal grow bags of the same soil. Drip watered every other day. Used garden wire to tie the branches down to the fabric bag edge and open them up for airflow and light. I probably should have stripped more of the lower branches too, but I will next time. I trimmed a lot of leaves to create airflow between colas. Seems ok, right?

Then one day I saw a side cola going bad, and inspection revealed a patch of botrytis mold on that branch. I immediately amputated it and sterilized my shears. I sprayed the plant top to bottom with a hydrogen peroxide solution, and also pruned more leaves to improve airflow. Well, we had a few misty nights, and next thing I know my plants are toasted.

I’m trashing the bags and soil. Plants have been hacked and bagged, as I mentioned. Now I want to treat that area of my yard. I’m starting with a copper fungicide blanket spray, then I’m planning to spray several times with a 100ppm hypochlorous acid solution. I’m thinking that combo should kill it. Yes? No?

Next year I want to avoid this. Since my environment is ripe for botrytis, are there particular indica strains that are resistant? Should I not top my plants to keep them from getting so bushy? I have read about using bacillus subtilis as a systemic treatment/preventative, but am having trouble finding application methods/rates. There’s another product called BotryStop, but it’s over $300 for a 12-pound bag, and i only grow a couple of plants a year.

I’m in need of some sound advice. Help a brother out here?View attachment 2521160

I feel your pain. I live in the 510 and close to the Bay so I get the cooler foggy weather too. This is my second year of growing. I lost my plant last year to Botrytis. It was in the 5th week of Flower. I could not believe how fast it spread thru my only plant. Almost all my buds, even the ones that looked good on the outside, had a brown, spongy, moist core. I lost everything.

So I tried again this year with 4 different species. This summer the weather was exceptionally cool. Foggy mornings, temps in the high 50's at night and high 60's in the day. About 10 days over 70. Not great weather for an outdoor grow.

So I was in the 5th week of flower on my Girl Scout Cookies and noticed that some of my stems were turning black. A sign of botrytis. I check some of my buds, and they were turning brown with fungus. Yesterday, I cut the whole plant down and salvaged the good stems and buds.. I also lost a Dr Who to botrytis.

I am already trying to devise a plan for next year.