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Post by kevinthien on May 8, 2020 7:59:13 GMT -5
Hi all, new to aero ponics. Love it. We are in the process of growing Thai peppers. Noticed one of the pods that has not blossomed yet has red spots in and around the pod. Not sure if it’s algae related Since now we are seeing algae growing around. I tried searched on this forum and on google with no results. Please help
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Post by Sher on May 8, 2020 8:34:33 GMT -5
Kevin, could you possibly post a picture? It would really help us try to answer your question.
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Post by Shawn on May 8, 2020 8:37:19 GMT -5
Can you post a picture? You can view how to post pictures here |
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Post by kevinthien on May 8, 2020 13:11:56 GMT -5
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Post by Sher on May 8, 2020 13:30:33 GMT -5
Yikes! Those white decks really encourage algae.
My guess, and it is a guess, are that the red spots are mold.
I cured root rot with hydrogen peroxide. I am sure it would work on mold.
I mixed 1/2 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide with 2 cups water, and soaked roots and pod for about 10 minutes and it took care of it.
I am not sure how it would affect seeds or seedlings, but if the exposure was brief, maybe 3-5 minutes, it should be safe.
No guarantees, though.
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Post by Shawn on May 8, 2020 14:35:15 GMT -5
That is something I have never seen before. Did you clean your unit before using? Have you tried to ask AG?
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Post by clumsythumbs on May 8, 2020 19:04:02 GMT -5
I cannot be sure but the reddish/brown spots I MAY have gotten on AG sponges before? On mine they looked more like the grain of the sponge that I never noticed until AFTER I was done with a project and assumed was part of the organic matter that makes up the sponge. But this looks more regular and darker....
The green algae definitely can be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide. I have gotten a little on the top of the sponge, but never all on the sides and stuff.
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Post by kevinthien on May 9, 2020 20:48:56 GMT -5
What happen is I turned the aero garden for a few days and turned it back on because I wanted to try grow Thai peppers. So that’s mold??? No.....
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Post by kevinthien on May 9, 2020 20:49:47 GMT -5
That is something I have never seen before. Did you clean your unit before using? Have you tried to ask AG? I did not clean anything. I did notice the red spots appearing more and appearing on the other sponges now |
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Post by Shawn on May 10, 2020 4:13:20 GMT -5
If it were me I would deep clean the unit.
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Post by kevinthien on May 11, 2020 8:05:42 GMT -5
If it were me I would deep clean the unit. Thank you. So to deep clean, I see on aero garden website on guidance on that. Is there anything else I could use to dip the plants in? I don’t have hydrogen peroxide. |
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 8:53:21 GMT -5
No no no... you don't want to dip those plants in anything to try and salvage them.It doesn;t look as if they even germinated, but were overwhelmed by the algae,never mind the red dots..  I would definitely start all over again because you have a very bad algae infestation and it will definitely spread even though the machine has been sanitized. I would also sanitize the baskets with some very hot or even boiling water and soap or other solution . I would throw away the used sponges and not even try to reuse them.
note: if something is covered by algae slime, no amount of hydrogen peroxide is going to get rid of it and allow the plant, seedling or un-germinated seed to live!!!! It is not a 'cure all'.
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Post by Shawn on May 11, 2020 9:58:00 GMT -5
I place all my plastic cages in the dishwasher on the top rack.
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Post by clumsythumbs on May 11, 2020 14:30:20 GMT -5
I also put my old baskets in the dishwasher as well-- works wonders!
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Post by Happy on May 16, 2020 22:55:59 GMT -5
I place all my plastic cages in the dishwasher on the top rack. I do, as well. But sometimes that’s not enough to clean out the algae. So I put the baskets in a mesh bag and run them through the washing machine with my clothes  |
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