{"id":87457,"date":"2022-12-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-mold-on-cannabis-plants\/"},"modified":"2024-12-20T12:44:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T11:44:56","slug":"how-to-deal-with-mold-on-cannabis-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-mold-on-cannabis-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to deal with mold on cannabis plants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Growers need to deal with the appearance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/prevent-treat-cannabis-infestations\/\">pests<\/a> or mold in their crop at some point. Depending on how quickly the problem is detected, it will be crucial to assess whether it is worth dealing with it or not. Usually, they appear during the flowering phase in just a few areas but can be easily removed. On the other hand, if they are widespread, the situation is much more complicated. In order to know how to deal with cannabis mold, we will detail below <strong>all the information you need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4fbc25af228\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4fbc25af228\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-mold-on-cannabis-plants\/#Identify_mold_on_cannabis\" >Identify mold on cannabis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-mold-on-cannabis-plants\/#How_can_it_be_prevented\" >How can it be prevented?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-mold-on-cannabis-plants\/#How_to_deal_with_cannabis_mold\" >How to deal with cannabis mold?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identify_mold_on_cannabis\"><\/span>Identify mold on cannabis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To detect flower mold, you need to pay attention to several factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before cutting the flowers, observe the plants for possible clues, they generally start in the lower areas.<\/li><li>If you see an accumulation of white spots on flowers and leaves that look like cotton, this indicates the presence of fungi, probably powdery mildew.<\/li><li>If the <strong>spots are<\/strong> <strong>yellowish<\/strong>, they may be mildew.<\/li><li>It is important to look at the leaves and flowers&#8217; colours. If the cannabis has a <strong>brown color accompanied by a whitish halo<\/strong>, it could be botrytis.<\/li><li>If flowers have already been harvested, you will also notice a <strong>rotten smell<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Molds can be hard to recognise, so it is advisable to use a strong light or even a magnifying glass. Look for signs of spores, which appear as <strong>tiny black dots<\/strong>. Furthermore, when plants grow and feed, a gray, yellow, or brown hairy <strong>substance can be seen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/moho-marihuana.jpg.webp\" alt=\"mold on cannabis flowers\" class=\"wp-image-55413\" title=\"mold on cannabis flowers\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_it_be_prevented\"><\/span>How can it be prevented?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some specific environmental conditions favour the appearance of molds, such as high humidity, and dark and unventilated spaces. Find out what you can do to prevent head rot in your crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Install a <strong>good ventilation and extraction<\/strong> in the crop.<\/li><li>Control the temperature and humidity, especially during rainfall.<\/li><li>Use <strong>homemade preventive<\/strong> or fungicides.<\/li><li>Check daily for the appearance.<\/li><li>Harvest the flowers <strong>immediately after harvesting<\/strong>; once harvested, place them in a mesh to dry and with good ventilation.<\/li><li>For dry manicuring, <strong>cut the branches whole and hang them<\/strong>.<\/li><li>When the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/curing-weed-buds\/\">curing process<\/a> is complete, the buds are dried to improve the flavour and aroma of the smoke. Ideally, the dried buds should be left in airtight containers and kept in a cool, <strong>dark place<\/strong>. They should be monitored daily to check for mold.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marihuana-con-moho.jpg.webp\" alt=\"moldy cannabis\" class=\"wp-image-55414\" title=\"moldy cannabis\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_deal_with_cannabis_mold\"><\/span>How to deal with cannabis mold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mould in cannabis can be dangerous to health, if it reaches the lungs, it can lodge and proliferate there, leading to various problems such as lung infection, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Besides, if it develops in the upper respiratory tract, it can lead to <strong>sinusitis<\/strong>. In some cases, they can become chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some methods to rid the plant of mold, so that it can be consumed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash the buds thoroughly in <strong>cold water<\/strong> and let them dry well.<\/li><li>Heat the water and soak the buds for a few minutes, drying them well.<\/li><li>The most professional way is to <strong>heat the oven to 95\u00baC<\/strong> and put the tray in for 15 minutes. This temperature is ideal, as mould does not survive <strong>above 60\u00baC <\/strong>and the temperature required for decarboxylation is not exceeded.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if mold is found in the crop, the safest thing to do is to throw it away to avoid possible health problems. If you consume moldy marijuana, <strong>you may notice some of the following symptoms<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A <strong>similar taste<\/strong> to leftover manicures.<\/li><li>A slightly sore throat.<\/li><li>A possible <strong>stronger or faster high<\/strong>.<\/li><li>They are accompanied by a slight dizziness or headache.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mold emerges in cannabis plants, either during its growth or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/drying-cannabis\/\"> during the drying<\/a> and curing process; therefore, mold should be controlled and prevented. However, if you cannot avoid it, there are two options: try to <strong>take advantage of it with different techniques<\/strong> or to throw it away.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growers need to deal with the appearance of pests or mold in their crop at some point. 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