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 mrspirit
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 Coco Coir as sub [OUTDOOR] 
#189097 - 01/24/09 05:48 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I have a question regarding using coconut coir as part of a soil mix for an outdoor MJ garden.
(I reside in the PNW area)
I have used leftover coir in potting mixtures for my household plants before. However, it always seems to develop gray mold on the surface of the plant pot.
Question: What natural product can I add to the coir to prevent molds?
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 mhbound
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Re: Coco Coir as sub [OUTDOOR] [Re: mrspirit]
#189098 - 01/24/09 05:51 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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They sell fungicides at your local hydro store...A diluted mixture of peroxide will help as well though not as good.
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mrspirit
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Re: Coco Coir as sub [OUTDOOR] [Re: mhbound]
#189321 - 01/25/09 11:56 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Such a simple answer! Thanks
I feel silly for not knowing that 
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mhbound
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Re: Coco Coir as sub [OUTDOOR] [Re: mrspirit]
#189356 - 01/25/09 01:08 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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It should tell you the instructions on the thing when you buy it...But if not you soak the soil mix in the fungicide solution for a few hours...It will tell you I would imagine...Most do.
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coda
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Re: Coco Coir as sub [OUTDOOR] [Re: mhbound]
#189948 - 01/27/09 10:23 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Keep in mind certain fungi are actually beneficial to the plant, many growers mix in mycorhizzae to help get more oxygen to roots, produce a healthier vigorous root system, etc. So, if you soak your substrate in a fungicide solution you could be preventing these beneficial fungi/bacteria from aiding your grow.
Also, FYI, mother nature is the best mold fighter out there. If you're growing outside i wouldn't be worrying so much about cobweb molds.
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mhbound
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Re: Coco Coir as sub [OUTDOOR] [Re: coda]
#189966 - 01/27/09 11:00 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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This is true...And yes good point coda...Growing outdoors you will probably not encounter these problems, these problems are usually seen indoors.
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Sirius
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Re: Coco Coir as sub [OUTDOOR] (moved) [Re: mrspirit]
#189976 - 01/27/09 11:48 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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 This thread was moved from Marijuana Cultivation.
Reason:
Outdoor-specific topic.
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