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Mold/Botrytis in Crowded Cold Greenhouse: Sulfur Spray & Ventilation

Sylvia's pitcher collection in 2×3×5 ft cold greenhouse (Portland, OR) has serious mold from crowding. Has Neem oil; asks if sulfur fungicide is better and whether to drench soil.

Sulfur > Neem

  • Sulfur lasts longer, creates hostile environment for spores.
  • Ruthlessly cut all dead foliage (mold starts there).
  • Inspect rhizome crowns; if infected, unpot, trim affected tissue, saturate with sulfur, repot fresh.
  • Spray leaves, crowns, soil surface.

Ventilation

Leave greenhouse partially open—airflow reduces spore spread. Current mild weather helps.

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