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valk · 05-10-2005, 04:17 AM

I have 4 rooted clones in soil in my closet under a flouro lamp waiting to go in my box. The closet isn't too warm and I've noticed white mold on the surface of the soil on all of them. Can I just wash it or pull it off or are the plants already "contaminated"?

Farmer John · 05-10-2005, 09:57 AM

Well I've noticed that most of the molds that appear in soil dont spread to plants and are easy to control, but better be safe than sorry, I guess you could use something that kills mold/bacteria before transplanting the clones to new soil/bigger pots...FJ

Growdoc · 05-10-2005, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by valk

I have 4 rooted clones in soil in my closet under a flouro lamp waiting to go in my box. The closet isn't too warm and I've noticed white mold on the surface of the soil on all of them. Can I just wash it or pull it off or are the plants already "contaminated"?

Just remove the top layer of soil and check the roots for brown spots...

They should then be transplanted into fresh soil and put under a HPS light...

And watch that over watering man, its a plant not a fish...

ps...dont use anything harsh there is no need...

Growdoc

Dr. D · 05-10-2005, 11:13 AM

Iv had that problem before John is right is doesnt usually spread to the plant, i find i get it wen theres no circlulation and the temps are quite cool....just do wot Growdoc said...peace

MynameStitch · 05-10-2005, 03:14 PM

just use about 3 tsp of h202 in a gallon of water and water......

the white mold is usally when water is stagnet and sits on the soil to long and humidity is high......

but if its one mold you have you will soon get more if not taken care of

**Babbabud** · 05-10-2005, 03:48 PM

h2o2 will kill beneficial bacteria in the soil and should prolly not be used ... A light soil drench with neem oil will get rid of that mold.... does sound like another fan would help to move the air a bit more, I also take my fingers and periodically break the dirt up a bit on top of each pot . I find by doing this I dont seem to have probs with mold or soil nats. Also I treat my plants with neem about every two weeks during veg and at that time am sure to do a quick soil drench also

Growdoc · 05-10-2005, 04:07 PM

I repeat for all you out there... Do not use anything harsh it is not needed!!!

And dont put water on mold!!!

Growdoc

05-10-2005, 04:12 PM

I agree with Doc harsh solutions are not required. Scrape the affected topsoil away, replace with fresh if necessary, and increase air movement in the room. A light breeze will dry out the top in a day or so and you should have no more mold issues.

Good luck

**Babbabud** · 05-10-2005, 04:14 PM

You guys dont think neem oil is harsh do you ?

Farmer John · 05-10-2005, 04:26 PM

Hey why not pee in the pot who says no-no?

I wouldnt put anything harmful in there either, and neem definately isnt harmful lol, and imo the best way to prevent this from happening is to use your fingers like Babba said, and break the dirt from the surface, it also helps a lot if watering from top because the soil usually gets very hard from top and the water pools so all understand how it helps, I think it was Cap who explained this very simply a while ago, easy. :smile:

05-10-2005, 04:17 AM	#1
valk Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 153	mold on top of soil I have 4 rooted clones in soil in my closet under a flouro lamp waiting to go in my box. The closet isn't too warm and I've noticed white mold on the surface of the soil on all of them. Can I just wash it or pull it off or are the plants already "contaminated"?
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05-10-2005, 11:13 AM	#4
Dr. D Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Looking for Shambhala.. Posts: 3,179	Iv had that problem before John is right is doesnt usually spread to the plant, i find i get it wen theres no circlulation and the temps are quite cool....just do wot Growdoc said...peace __________________ Roots.....its all in the roots!!! To fathom hell or soar angelic Just take a pinch of psychedelic Humphrey Osmond
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05-10-2005, 03:48 PM	#6
Babbabud Bodhisattva of the Earth Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: N. Cal Posts: 9,535	h2o2 will kill beneficial bacteria in the soil and should prolly not be used ... A light soil drench with neem oil will get rid of that mold.... does sound like another fan would help to move the air a bit more, I also take my fingers and periodically break the dirt up a bit on top of each pot . I find by doing this I dont seem to have probs with mold or soil nats. Also I treat my plants with neem about every two weeks during veg and at that time am sure to do a quick soil drench also __________________ (Medical Patient In Compliance) Nam myoho renge kyo !! Mugi wasshin your bud babba Peace/ Be here now Babba's Farm L.L.C.
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05-10-2005, 04:07 PM	#7
Growdoc Cannabis Helper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The World Posts: 2,367	I repeat for all you out there... Do not use anything harsh it is not needed!!! And dont put water on mold!!! Growdoc __________________ Grow and be free... MEDICAL MARIJUANA BubbleDust released GROWDOC SEEDS FORUM
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05-10-2005, 04:14 PM	#9
Babbabud Bodhisattva of the Earth Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: N. Cal Posts: 9,535	You guys dont think neem oil is harsh do you ? __________________ (Medical Patient In Compliance) Nam myoho renge kyo !! Mugi wasshin your bud babba Peace/ Be here now Babba's Farm L.L.C.
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05-10-2005, 09:57 AM	#2
Farmer John A humble dirt farmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 4,136	Well I've noticed that most of the molds that appear in soil dont spread to plants and are easy to control, but better be safe than sorry, I guess you could use something that kills mold/bacteria before transplanting the clones to new soil/bigger pots...FJ
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05-10-2005, 03:14 PM	#5
MynameStitch Dr. Doolittle Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wildlife Prairie Park Posts: 4,624	just use about 3 tsp of h202 in a gallon of water and water...... the white mold is usally when water is stagnet and sits on the soil to long and humidity is high...... but if its one mold you have you will soon get more if not taken care of
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05-10-2005, 04:12 PM	#8
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with Doc harsh solutions are not required. Scrape the affected topsoil away, replace with fresh if necessary, and increase air movement in the room. A light breeze will dry out the top in a day or so and you should have no more mold issues. Good luck
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05-10-2005, 04:26 PM	#10
Farmer John A humble dirt farmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 4,136	Hey why not pee in the pot who says no-no? I wouldnt put anything harmful in there either, and neem definately isnt harmful lol, and imo the best way to prevent this from happening is to use your fingers like Babba said, and break the dirt from the surface, it also helps a lot if watering from top because the soil usually gets very hard from top and the water pools so all understand how it helps, I think it was Cap who explained this very simply a while ago, easy. :smile:
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