Anyone treat powdery white mildew with a Baking Soda spray?

Friend of mine is about to fight this mildew and we've read about using baking soda but not clear on how much soda to water mixture....?..... Do you think that this will have an effect on the final smoke? The products that sell in nurseries all say not to spray on the fruit it self to be eaten. So what about a bud flowering????? Don't want to be the reason to send my buddy to the ER......

Do you have any pics how bad is it can you just cut the pm off?

mr sunshine said:

Do you have any pics how bad is it can you just cut the pm off?

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Good idea, thanks MrSunShine. and (no) I don't have any pics. That would be a good idea as well, but my buddy is a little up tight about pics on here.....?......But we'll start the pm idea cause that makes good sense but what about cleaning it off right now?

Turn off your fans while you think.

Is it everywhere or in a few select locations? Is it on the leaves or buds ?pm sucks maybe mix some peroxide in with that soda and water... check your temps and humidity... i wouldnt smoke pm it can really fuck you up ....

Start with fixing your environmental issues. Too humid likely. Perhaps a lack of air circulation.

Stay between 45 and 55 %. Dont let ventilation quit when lights are off unless you have a dehumidifier.

You might try Serenade.

charface said:

Turn off your fans while you think.

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LOL ......... Thanks everyone - It's only on the leaves, not the buds

systhane or eagle works in 1 or 2 applications
you should be able to find something suitable that contains (myclobutanil) for use on edibles
in regular garden stores

i would not bother with baking soda myself

The home remedies of baking soda or milk work by raising pH on surfaces. A sulphur vaporizer does this without adding moisture and achieves better coverage.

skunkd0c said:

systhane or eagle works in 1 or 2 applications
you should be able to find something suitable that contains (myclobutanil) for use on edibles
in regular garden stores

i would not bother with baking soda myself

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Eagle 20 is not good for use during flowering.

SnapsProvolone said:

Eagle 20 is not good for use during flowering.

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Eagle 20 is way to strong
something suitable for home use can be sprayed on the leaves
like systhane

skunkd0c said:

Eagle 20 is way to strong
something suitable for home use can be sprayed on the leaves
like systhane

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Im not a fan of using systemics in flower.

3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Safe. Cheap. Effective.

Im old school though, a drop of lavendar oil or garlic oil can also head it off.

Eagle 20 and Systhane are both using the same active ingredient. Great for veg, maybe a last dip before flower.

SnapsProvolone said:

Im not a fan of using systemics in flower.

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i prefer to use what gets the job done
myclobutanil is pretty standard for PM in the grape industry (edibles)

neem oil /skimmed milk / greencure are home remedies that could work but then again might not

peace

I've tried milk, neem, greencure to no avail... Getting the humidity in check worked like a charm. Fans won't cut it alone.

skunkd0c said:

i prefer to use what gets the job done
myclobutanil is pretty standard for PM in the grape industry (edibles)

neem oil /skimmed milk / greencure are home remedies that could work but then again might not

peace

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I hope your at least allowing a 14 day PHI.

SnapsProvolone said:

I hope your at least allowing a 14 day PHI.

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when i eat a grape i do wash it under the tap first

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