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Prevent Botrytis.

Discussion in 'Sick Plants and Problems' started by MrMota, Sep 20, 2022.

  1. #1 MrMota, Sep 20, 2022
    The methyl parabens has made quite a difference to the botrytis issue. It stops it cold. It is a cheap and nontoxic remedy. All you have to do is get some methyl parabens powder, a very little is enough, you can find it from cosmetic chemical suppliers online or even on EBay.
    You add powder to water, only 0.5% will dissolve so don't waste too much. IE 1L of water, 5gm parabens.
    Then spray.
    The IMPORTANT thing is NOT TO WAIT until you see rot. It is a preventative. The same substance is what stops blueberries rotting, it's natural. So in early flower, spray. Every week, spray. Otherwise as the bud builds up layers you get unprotected tissues inside and... ROT!
    This is not 'bro science'. This is targeted chemistry. And it is CHEAP.
     
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  2. #2 Deleted member 1148562, Sep 20, 2022
    Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
     
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  3. #3 PotStrainsForBackPains, Sep 21, 2022
    I like targeted chemistry, and I like cheap!
     
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  4. #4 JMcGD, Sep 21, 2022
    Has it been tested in products that get dried, combusted, and inhaled though?:huh:
     
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  5. #5 TimJ, Sep 21, 2022
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  6. #6 MrMota, Sep 22, 2022
    Last edited: Sep 22, 2022
    It's a GRAS category product. Found in many personal care products and on most soft fruits. And you can always rinse the bud if you want. Me, I'm a LOT more concerned about inhaling mould spores.
     
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