horsetail, silicon, and equisetonin<\/strong>, compounds that are highly toxic to fungi and prevent their appearance. In addition, it can be used as a preventative and as a curative treatment.<\/p>\n\nOn the other hand, you can also use more economical homemade treatments<\/strong> to avoid it, such as Neem oil, milk (skimmed + water), or a garlic fungicide (mixed with boiling water).<\/p>\n\n[ppgbo product=”5191″ language=”en”]<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/span>Treatment against botrytis<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\nThe truth is that, in most situations, once botrytis is discovered in marijuana, it is already too late to act<\/strong>. In case of having detected it in time, and taking into account that it usually appears in the flowering stage, the only solution is to cut the branch 5 or 10 centimeters below the affected bud<\/strong>. This process must be carried out carefully, as a sudden movement in the calyxes can transport the spores to the rest of the crop<\/strong>. In fact, it is advisable to cover the infected area with a trash bag<\/strong> to prevent the traffic of these cells.<\/p>\n\nFrom that moment on, you must have exhaustive control of humidity<\/strong> in the drying and curing processes, as it is possible that there are inactive spores in the healthy buds and, as conditions become favorable again, botrytis can develop again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Should infected buds be consumed?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\nIt is very common that, after months of dedication, botrytis infects the crop in its final phase. This leads many people, driven by the desperation<\/strong> of having worked in vain, to wonder if these buds can and should be consumed. The answer is clear: no<\/strong>. The introduction of fungal spores into our lungs can cause serious health problems such as pneumonia or aspergillosis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\nIn many Internet forums, it is said that if you dry the buds in the sun<\/strong>, the botrytis will go away. Other people say that these flowers can be used for extractions<\/strong>. Nothing could be further from the truth<\/strong>. If botrytis has infected the buds, they must be disposed of immediately<\/strong>. This experience will help you be more careful and preventative in future harvests, but you should never gamble with your own health<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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