There are many advantages to growing marijuana in tents, but you also need to be careful about pest and disease control. Here are some effective ways to control pests and diseases:
- Preventive measures
1.1 Keep it clean Cultivation tent cleanliness: clean the inside of the tent regularly, especially at the end of the growing cycle, and thoroughly rinse and sanitize it.
Sterilization of tools and equipment: sterilize growing tools before and after use to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
1.2 Control environment
Temperature and humidity management: maintain appropriate temperature and humidity, avoid too high or too low temperature and humidity. In general, keep the temperature at 21-26 degrees Celsius and humidity at 40-60%.
Air circulation: Use exhaust and recirculating fans to ensure air circulation and reduce the risk of mold and disease.1.3 Healthy seeds and seedlings
Select healthy seeds: Buy certified quality seeds and avoid using seeds from unknown sources.
Seedling inspection: carefully inspect seedlings before transplanting to ensure that they are free of pests and diseases.2 Common pests and diseases and their control
2.1 Powdery mildew
Symptoms: White powdery substance appears on the leaves and gradually extends to the whole plant.
Prevention and control:
Reduce humidity: keep humidity at 40-50%.
Increase ventilation: Use circulating fans.
Use organic fungicides: e.g. baking soda solution (1 teaspoon of baking soda to 1 liter of water) spray.2.2 Aphids
Symptoms: Small insects appear on the leaves causing curling and discoloration.
Prevention and control:
Natural predators: e.g. ladybugs.
Organic insecticides: e.g. Neem Oil or soapy water (a few drops of liquid soap to 1 liter of water) spray.2.3 Red spider
Symptoms: yellow spots and spider webs on leaves.
Prevention and control:
Maintain humidity: increase humidity properly, red spider reproduction is reduced in high humidity.
Use organic insecticide: e.g. nymph oil or pepper water spray.2.4 Mold
Symptom: Gray or white mold spots appear on leaves and buds.
Prevention and control:
Reduce humidity: keep humidity at 40-50%.
Increase ventilation: Use circulating fans.
Use organic fungicides: e.g. spray with acetic acid solution (1 teaspoon of vinegar to 1 liter of water).- Regular Inspection Daily Inspection: Inspect the plants daily, noting changes in leaves, stems and buds to detect problems in time.
Disease and Pest Record: Record the diseases and pests found and their treatments for follow-up management. - Organic Control Methods Neem Oil (Neem Oil): a natural insecticide and fungicide, dilute according to the instructions and spray when using.
Chili water: Boil chili peppers, then cool and filter them and spray them on plants to effectively repel many pests.
Soap water: a few drops of liquid soap with 1 liter of water, sprayed on plants, can suffocate and kill small pests. - Integrated Prevention and Management Strategy (IPM) Prevention: Preventive measures are used as a basis to reduce the likelihood of pests and diseases occurring.
Monitoring and identification: Regular monitoring and identification of pests and diseases for early detection of problems.
Physical and Biological Control: A combination of physical methods (e.g. hand picking of pests) and biological controls (e.g. introduction of natural enemies) are used.
Organic and chemical controls: Use organic and chemical controls where necessary, but use chemical pesticides with caution. - Handling of infected plants Isolation of infected plants: Isolate infected plants to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
Complete removal: In case of severe infection, consider complete removal of infected plants to protect the remaining healthy plants.
Summarize
Pests and diseases in tent grown marijuana can be effectively controlled by maintaining cleanliness, controlling the environment, conducting regular inspections and using organic control methods. Combining preventative measures and integrated control strategies ensures healthy plants and a quality harvest. Hopefully, these tips will help you successfully control pests and diseases in tent growing and harvest a bountiful crop of marijuana.