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Soil mites in organic gardening
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Soil mites in organic gardening
I recently discovered soil mites in my grow. Should they be addressed or should I let them be a part of my soil ecosystem? My limited research says that they are typically not a problem but some findings say they can stress roots. I have some leaf curling which could be indicative of pest pressure in the root zone. To be on the safe side, I dosed my soil with organishield, which should help to reduce the population. I would appreciate your thoughts and comments. Much love DGC!!
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I love my soil mites, they correct their population themselves compared to the organic matter available. If you see a lot when you water, its because you have a lot of stuff to be eaten. AFAIK.
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They seem harmless enough but something is twisting my leaves up. I think it’s the mites but I’m in week 6 of flower so nothing to do at this point but ride it out.
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I finally got a picture of the little bastards. Should help with identification.
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If they are root aphids…. they’re getting nuked 🤬
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I love organishield, I used it on aphids outdoors many times and on my veggies too.
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I believe root afids are more pear shaped, but I’m no expert. This is a root afid. There are many different types of soil mites. There are even predatory mites that are beneficial. Leaf curling can stem from different causes. Before I nuked my soil biology, I would check my environment with a close eye. Here are some causes of leaf curling…
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Nutrient deficiency (incorrect pH, bad nutrients)
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Light stress (light too close)
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Heat stress (too hot)
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Watering or root problem
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Cold shock
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Bugs (especially if there’s a lot of them)
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Excessive nitrogen-rich vegetative growth base nutrients
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Overdoing phosphorus and potassium during flowering
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Chlorosis
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