tonythc
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bud rot today.Was debating wether to go ahead and harvest them .My pictures are not the best in the world but maybe someone can look and give me an opinion.Thanks in advance
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They look close, but you should check the trichomes with a jewlers loupe if you can.
Pictures on when to harvest: Trichome colours
I would more likely take a closer look at the bud or effected areas to be honest, bud rot can devastate a harvest if left to long & i would more likely keep a close eye on those relative humidity conditions during day & night... you might be able to find a internet weather station to give a rough idea tho
It is normally the bigger / more dense cola's which attract bud rot first this appears as a localized area of bud/sweet/sugar leaf etc turning yellow or shrilling up & you may need to gently spread the bud apart around the area for closer inspection... to which i'm pretty sure it starts out as brown patch's with in the bud, turning to a white mold hairy effect/surface & then going grey mold growth on the surface... ya pretty much stuffed at this point & no saving can be done.
If any of that to you seems close to you i'd think about chopping but may get away with another week at best ?
But if bud rot doe's show i would pay close attention to the slow air dry & relative humidity to prevent further harm as bud rot can happen during this period also !
Mmm a slight boo boo by myself
Ye how gutted was I, that would of been my best harvest to date but about a good half was binned
Cutting effected material out is a sort term solution.
I'm pretty sure i've come across products that counter bud rot once it takes hold & one is called Rot Stop.
Some stuff on how it works
Bud Rot Stop is a broad application leaf conditioner that conditions the leaf to ensure it is able to defend itself against fungal attack. Bud Rot Stop contains a strain of naturally occuring bacteria that grows for a short time (requires a minimum of 4 hours growth) on the leaf of the plant. During this growth - the bacteria produce secondary metabolites that work on one level by forming a physical barrier on the leaf surfaces to prevent attachment of the pathogens to plant cell tissues. On a second level - the lipopeptides form mixed micelles on plant surfaces that perforate the membranes of fungal cells and spores to prevent growth and suppress the reproduction of the botrytis spores (Bud Rot). This prior inoculation with beneficial bacteria will encourage systemic-acquired resistance (SAR) within the plant to increase plant health. Itegrate Bud Rot Stop into an overall disease and pest management strategy whenever fungicide use is necessary. Produced using Soil Association approved ingredients.
Have fun, Regards fuzzy.
Ye ya gotta love those out door bush's for providing plenty of the good stuff