As cannabis crops reach maturity, they may experience elevated transpiration, which can increase the risk of a botrytis outbreak. When humidity levels rise within a greenhouse, the likelihood of a botrytis outbreak becomes even greater.
As a cannabis grower, you are aware of the devastating impact that botrytis can have on your crops and understand the significance of taking preventative measures to avoid an outbreak before it occurs.
In our "Battling Botrytis: Tips for Preventing and Managing a Botrytis Outbreak in Cannabis Cultivation" white paper, we will explore:
- Overview of what botrytis is and how it can spread
- Impact of botrytis on cannabis production
- Traditional methods used to combat botrytis and their effectiveness
- Leveraging vertical airflow to prevent botrytis
- Screening strategies to reduce moisture and humidity
- How building a homogenous climate can prevent botrytis
Left untreated, botrytis can cause a multitude of issues in your greenhouse. Some of the most common challenges we see are:
Poor plant quality
Limb breakage, mushy leaves and stems, and bud rot.
Crop loss
Unhealthy / damaged plants leading to fewer sellable plants.
Future outbreaks
As an air-borne virus, botrytis can quickly spread to other plants.
Decreased profits
Botrytis outbreaks cost between $10 - $100 billion, worldwide.
"The best way to manage a botrytis infection is to prevent it from happening. By taking a proactive approach to preventing botrytis, you reduce the risk of future outbreaks and the need for costly and time-consuming corrective measures."
Do you need a custom solution for your greenhouse?
Paul Arena
Greenhouse Climate Consultant