Humidity in Flower..Myth or Fact?
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Have we been misled by our elders about the role of humidity in the growth of flowers?
I'm barely managing to navigate this indoor summer growth. My 4x8 space is filled with flowering plants and I'm struggling to maintain the right humidity levels.
I've been in the thick of the flowering stage for several weeks now, with humidity levels peaking at 78%. Despite sufficient airflow around the plants, I'm finding it hard to reduce the humidity.
This environment is not usually considered ideal for flowering, but the plants seem to be developing normally.
Apart from the potential threat of powdery mildew or bud rot, are there any advantages to elevated humidity during the flowering stage? I've come across a few discussions where a humidity level of 70% and a temperature of 70° is considered ideal. This deviates from the norm, but I'm receptive to differing viewpoints.
Previously, I've had experience growing in a greenhouse with extremely high temperatures and humidity levels. All I could do was ensure regular air circulation and hope for the best. Most of the plants thrived, with only a small portion succumbing to rot. However, I've never encountered high humidity indoors during the flowering stage.
Throughout the entire flowering phase, my humidity levels have consistently remained above 60% both day and night. So far, I haven't noticed any issues and I make it a point to check regularly.
In fact, the largest plant has finished its flowering stage and is ready for harvest today. It seems to have handled the humidity levels quite well with no signs of powdery mildew or bud rot.
I'd appreciate any insights on this. I'm aware that most literature suggests lower humidity levels, but is this merely a preventative measure or can the cannabis plant actually benefit from higher humidity during the flowering stage?
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I utilise mine in the respiratory space.
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The main advice here is to use airflow as a primary line of defense. This can be achieved by placing several fans under the canopy and regularly removing leaves to reduce possible harm. Understood, all aspects need to be considered. I'm looking forward to the cooler weather.
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I'm eager to learn more about this. I need more information. I cultivate plants inside and have occasionally faced issues with bud rot, despite maintaining continuous airflow. I aim to keep the relative humidity around 50%, but it can sometimes rise to 70%. The densest buds are the ones most at risk.
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A clear yet often neglected query is whether, when working within a closed-off tent, it might be sensible to consider buying a dehumidifier for the summer season.
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A dehumidifier releases warm air through its outlet. If you create a shield for it and allow it to discharge outside your room, it will function effectively. Otherwise, it might contribute to the increase of heat in your cultivation space. For instance, I channelled mine to expel through a chimney.
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The occurrence of bud rot could be influenced by the density of the buds. Even with optimal air circulation and relative humidity at 40 percent, bud rot can still occur if the buds are extremely tight and large, preventing air from penetrating them. Therefore, the type of strain being cultivated and the size of the buds could play significant roles. This is merely my viewpoint.
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Indeed, it's not a false tale.
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The occurrence of bud rot can be attributed to the density of the buds. Even with optimal air circulation and a relative humidity of 40 percent, I experienced the onset of bud rot. This was because the buds were as large as a soda can and tightly packed, preventing air from penetrating them. Therefore, the susceptibility to bud rot also hinges on the specific strain being cultivated and the size of the buds. This is just my viewpoint.
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This year, I made a purchase that I'm quite pleased with. I believe the issue was simply too much moisture in the area. Strangely enough, I acquired a model with an 80-pint capacity, a version that is not currently in stock.
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Our most effective protection is good ventilation; think about placing several fans under the foliage and regularly removing leaves to limit possible harm.
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The density of the flower buds can significantly influence their health. Even with sufficient air circulation and a relative humidity of 40 percent, I've experienced the beginnings of bud decay. This happened when the buds were as large as a soda can and very compact, preventing air from penetrating them. Hence, the type of plant you're cultivating and the size of its buds play crucial roles.
This is just my perspective, however. I'm planning to harvest a significant plant tonight, which might provide some relief. This summer has been a steep learning curve. For the next season, I'm considering cultivating fewer plants to see if it benefits.
There are five more plants transitioning into the flowering phase. I'm hopeful that dryer weather will arrive in September.
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The best protection we have is to ensure good ventilation; strategically place some fans under the shade and think about regular leaf thinning to reduce potential harm. Understood, taking all necessary precautions. I'm looking forward to autumn.
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The main concern we all share is the risk of high humidity during the flowering phase. Is there any advantage in navigating this precarious situation? It seems to me that there are no apparent benefits.
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Is the information we've received about humidity and its effect on flowering plants incorrect?
I am currently grappling with the challenge of managing an indoor summer crop. Despite my best efforts to regulate the humidity in my 4x8 space filled with blooming plants, I'm struggling to keep it under control.
Despite being in the flowering stage for several weeks, humidity levels have spiked to 78%, even with considerable airflow around the plants. I can't seem to lower the humidity, which isn't considered ideal for flowering.
Apart from the threat of mildew or bud rot, are there potential advantages to high humidity during the flowering stage? I've come across discussions suggesting that a balance of 70% humidity and 70° temperature might be beneficial, even though it deviates from conventional wisdom. I'm open to learning more about this.
In the past, I've cultivated plants in a greenhouse with extreme temperatures and humidity levels. All I could do was maintain air circulation and hope for the best. While I did lose a small amount to rot, the majority of the crop thrived. However, I've never experienced high humidity indoors during the flowering stage before.
Throughout the flowering stage, the humidity has consistently stayed above 60%, day and night. So far, I haven't encountered any issues, and I inspect the plants daily.
In fact, one particular plant has finished flowering and is ready for harvest. The plant seems to have tolerated the humidity well, showing no signs of mildew or bud rot.
I'd appreciate your thoughts on this. Although conventional wisdom advocates for lower humidity levels, is this merely a preventive measure, or could cannabis potentially benefit from higher humidity during its flowering stage?
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The main point to consider here is whether you are working in an enclosed tent. If so, purchasing a dehumidifier could be a sensible decision for the summer period. This applies even if the tent is situated in an air-conditioned room.
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This year, I made a purchase that I'm extremely satisfied with. I believe the issue was excess moisture. Strangely, I went for a model with an 80-pint capacity, but it seems to be currently out of stock.
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This year, I made a purchase that I'm extremely satisfied with. The dampness in that area was probably just too much. Strangely enough, I obtained a unit with an 80-pint capacity, which is currently not on the market.
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I've never experienced bud rot or mould. I don't even monitor my relative humidity now. Just maintain good ventilation, and you shouldn't encounter any problems.
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The main question that might not be immediately apparent is whether a dehumidifier would be a wise purchase for use during the summer season if you are functioning within a closed tent. This is merely a tent located in an air-conditioned room.