New outdoor grower. What happened to my buds?

chipper13

chipper13

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I started this plant in april outdoors with no problems until now. Can anyone tell me what this white stuff is on my buds? It kind of looks like a spider web. It kills the bud behind the web. I dont know if this is spider mites or what? The plant is almost finished but it still has plenty of buds left that I don't want to get messed up. I also found some weird bug on it. Any ideas?IMG_3739.jpgIMG_6227.jpgIMG_8475.jpgIMG_9248.jpgphoto (4).jpgphoto (1).jpgphoto (3).jpg
 
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adower

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Looks more like mold. If its mites look up close @ the web. You will see them on there, cant miss them. Whatever you do, dont smoke that stuff.
 
MonkeyGrinder

MonkeyGrinder

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That's a heavy duty case of mold my friend. Tough break there. Welcome to growing in the Volunteer state. My suggestion is if you get a rain, Go out and shake them off after flowering sets in and they start to plump up. If you have any more around it go inspect them completely. Bend stems down a bit on the colas and check between them. So is it a strain or bagseed or what?
 
chipper13

chipper13

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Yeah, good good bag seed. Whats up with the mold? how do keep the rest of my plant from getting it/
 
chipper13

chipper13

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Shake off the water after the rain? I have never folar fed it. does that matter? is Tennessee bud susceptible to this?
 
MonkeyGrinder

MonkeyGrinder

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Yeah lightly shake the branches (not hard enough to snap them) but enough to get a majority of the water in/on the bud off. Less water on them = they dry out quicker = less chance of mold. Pretty much when heavy flower kicks in you want to keep them from keeping and holding moisture.
TN Bud? No TN just has insane humidity. Same with GA.
 
Ogracious

Ogracious

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Shaking the plants after a (read: every) rainfall is important, ESPECIALLY during flower. I have been to larger farms and have seen take the better part of the day just to do it. This was in Florida. You can expect to be more prone to mold if they do not get much wind as well. Not sure if the location is negotiable, but you may consider moving where there is more airflow. Just my observations...hope you figure it out! Sorry to hear about your crop man.

-Sap
 
chairroller

chairroller

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Next time, pay more attention to your plants ! I think you left them for a long time without care ! My plants outdoor may always be a victim of mold, so as flowering time starts I cover the hole plant with plastic bags ! Let the light goes in and open it to water ! Sorry you got bad luck ! Next time don't forget your babies !!
 
chairroller

chairroller

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Some nice tips :
Carefully wipe mold off affected leaves using plain water.
Afterwards, make sure you have good air circulation moving over your plants(like with a fan) and a working exhaust fan. Fresh, clean, moving air will prevent powdery mold
Get SM-90 . Mix 1 part SM-90 to 5 parts water and spray your leaves right before lights out time. You can repeat if you see further outbreaks, but SM-90 often works with just one application. If SM-90 isn't available where you live, then neem oil is a great alternative (though it doesn't smell as nice as citrusy fresh SM-90).
 
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BSD0621

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stagnant humid air == mold and wasted grow. Better start shaking your ladies dry after it rains or get some mold resistant strains for next year
 
chipper13

chipper13

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Thanks to all for the great advice. I never expected the mold, never. That is why I was so shocked to see this. Here in Tennessee we expect 70-90% humidity during the summer but not so much in the fall. Yes, it has been neglected a little but I never expected this. Any ideas where I can get some mold resistant strains? After this, I am definitely in the market.
 
P Sleezy

P Sleezy

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Might even want to spray with sm-90, it should slow mold a bit... Def a tough break... Definitely don't smoke, the flame makes the mold spore and it actually survives to the depths of your lungs. Southeast is a tough place for outdoor grow, so much humidity and rain.
 
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