Got a big ol bush growing outside . east coast in new england right on the shore. stays real humid until sept. any tips!!!
on preventing mold, forgot to mention that even tho its in topic
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Thin the plants out to allow for more airflow.
This might sound counter productive but a foliar spray of insect frass/water. The microbes will colonize on the surface and not leave any room for mold/mildew.
Also keeping the plant healthy so it can fight mold/mildew on its own.
Look into IPM and you will find more info.
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thanks AAA what type/brand of spray and plants pretty thined out for air flow. its just the rain then right after that the sun and 100% humidity that gets it. also wats IPM
Integrated Pest Management
Every morning my plants are dripping from the marine layer.
I mix insect frass with water and foliar spray.
Actually, I never liked foliar spray but this year I have been doing it daily and the results have been impressive.
Here is my rough schedule:
Foliar schedule
- Monday- BT- 4 TBSP per red sprayer
- Tuesday- Aloe 1/4 tsp
- Wednesday- Kelp-4TBSP per red sprayer
- Thursday- Coconut/agsil- 2 tsp per for red sprayer
- Friday- Insect frass 1/4 cup per Chaplin sprayer
- Saturday- Regenix- 3 tsp per sprayer
- Sunday- fulvic Acid 2 TBSP per red sprayer
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I just wanted to check in and say hi, you helped me with the 4 harvest per year schedule and say thanks. Also I was wondering if you could help me out with the insect frass foliar spray ? I have a 2 gal sprayer and as for the amount of frass , do recommend 1/4 cup to that size sprayer? I am getting some wind burnt leaves and thought it would help to replenish the life and nutrients in the leaves. Thanks again for your help!
1 tbsp per gallon! Good luck.