This plant became infested with spider mites, so I did a big defoliation, treated with diatomaceous earth and put her out on my fire escape (in legal NYC). There's white spots under the leaves, so I'm not done with the bugs, but she smells like there's something there besides pests.
Looking for advice about how I can help her finish as strong as she can given the crisis. I'm just hoping for some smokeable bud to get me through until the bud from my newly cleaned grow space is ready.🙏😬
Black Jack auto (Day 67) was infested with mites. Did a big defoliation, dusted with diatomaceous earth and put her outside. There's white spots under the leaves, so not done with bugs, but smells like there's something there.😬 Is there anything I could try to get some terps on?
Sticky traps and keep using Diatomaceous earth around the base of the plant so crawling bugs have to cross it, sticky traps for fliers. Don't spray anything on your buds or flowers. I am a firm believer in using any kind of molasses but extremely lightly and stopping a few weeks before harvest. I also use PK boosters and then do a 24 hour dark period. This is the best advice I can give you. Good luck to you and your grow!
@Free_I_grow, The most important thing is to eliminate the mite infestation. If the plant is already affected, it may not develop as well as a healthy plant.
Therefore, it is always important to take preventive measures and to keep an eye on plants.
On what to apply to the plant, you can use cypermethrin, it is not the most ecological but it is effective.
Sweet smokes,
- Apolo