How far into bloom can i run a humidifier?

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highashell123

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So ive got some heat issues in my growtent.
I have a mini ac unit and a humidifier going to keep the temps under 30.

Ive just switched to 12/12 and they seem to love the moist dense air in there cause they grow alot better than my first grow where i only had the ac unit.

So how far into bloom can i safely use the mist making humidifier without riscing mold?

Also could i put a splash of biobizz alg-a-mic in the humidifier water or will it clog up the machine?
 
BenFranklin

BenFranklin

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Hmmm... ... Ok, humidity, and cooler air, i can almost guarantee mold in coming weeks as buds get more dense.
 
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highashell123

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So i should not use this at all?

Ive just switched to 12/12 so i dont have any bud forming yet.

Ive seen alot of people use these in their grow tents so i figuered it was standard to keep a moist atmosphere in the begining of bloom.

Also the mini ac unit doesnt really blow super cold air its more like a big box with a fan that i can fill with ice.
 
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highashell123

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Yeah i have one built in my thermometer.

The humidifier is easy to adjust so i will just make sure the humidity stays around 50 ish.
 
Cobnobuler

Cobnobuler

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Once you have your first encounter with mold and bud-rot you'll pay very keen attention to your humidity level once buds begin to appear. Higher humidity is beneficial in the vegging stage but you have to lower it in flower or risk the nastiness getting into your buds. And the shit has a way of picking out your biggest fattest buds to attack.
I have to give it the utmost caution because my growroom is in my old city basement. I cant let the humidity rise above 25% or so once buds appear and I never mist anything after flipping to 12/12
 
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highashell123

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Thanks for the heads up guys.
Will make sure to stop using it when buds start to form.
Just gotta make sure i fill my ac unit with chill blocks daily which can be somewhat of a hastle.
 
DroidBoy

DroidBoy

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The hassle you think it is bud will be nothing compared to the hassle it will be if you start getting budrot or pm
 
BenFranklin

BenFranklin

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This always got my curiosity..... Higher humidiity levels during veggie growth, lead to wider leaves... So i've heard... Obviously this won't make your sativa look indica, but still it made me wonder, if increased leaf surface area would help the plant get more light.
 
SnapsProvolone

SnapsProvolone

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Humidifier is playing with fire imo. Even in veg. You can get powdery mildew so fast it will make your head spin. Not worth the risk imo.
 
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