CX Horticulture PMT - Fast-Acting Treatment for Powdery Mildew
Best for: Growers who've spotted white, powdery patches on leaves and need to treat powdery mildew before it spreads through the whole crop.
Our thoughts
Powdery mildew spreads fast, and the longer you wait, the more of your crop it takes with it. PMT is a targeted treatment rather than a general-purpose pest spray, so it's worth having on the shelf if you've had mildew before, or the moment you spot your first patch.
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that shows up as white or grey powdery spots on leaves and stems, usually starting on lower or older growth in humid, poorly-ventilated grow spaces before spreading upward through the plant. Left untreated, it can cover enough leaf surface to seriously affect a plant's health and yield.
CX Horticulture PMT is a foliar spray aimed specifically at knocking back existing powdery mildew infections and stopping them progressing further, applied directly to affected foliage.
How it compares
PMT sits among a small number of dedicated mildew and fungal treatments used by UK growers.
- SB Plant Invigorator is a widely-used multi-purpose spray that tackles pests and mildew together, rather than being a dedicated mildew treatment
- Potassium bicarbonate-based sprays work on a similar principle of disrupting fungal growth on contact, but PMT is formulated as a single-purpose product aimed specifically at powdery mildew
- Being single-purpose means PMT is applied specifically when mildew shows up, rather than as part of a general spray routine
If mildew is the specific problem you're dealing with, a dedicated treatment like this is a more direct fix than a general-purpose spray.
Usage guidance
Speed matters with mildew - the earlier you catch it, the less damage it does.
Spotting the problem
Look for white or grey powdery patches, usually starting on lower or older leaves before spreading upward through the plant.
Application
Spray directly onto affected foliage, covering both sides of the leaves, following the dose rate on the product label.
Preventing it coming back
Improve airflow and reduce humidity in the grow space after treatment - mildew thrives in still, damp conditions, so fixing the environment matters as much as the spray itself.
Technical specifications
- Type: Foliar powdery mildew treatment
- Format: Liquid spray
- Brand: CX Horticulture
- Target: Powdery mildew fungal infections
- Application: Direct spray onto affected foliage
- Suitable for: Soil, coco and hydroponic grow systems
Who this is for
- Growers currently dealing with a powdery mildew outbreak
- Anyone growing in humid or poorly-ventilated spaces prone to mildew
- Growers who've had mildew before and want a dedicated treatment on hand
Best used as soon as the first white patches appear, rather than waiting to see if it spreads.
Our take
Mildew doesn't wait around, and neither should you - a dedicated treatment on the shelf means you can act the moment you spot a problem instead of hunting for a fix mid-outbreak.
Worth picking up if you want equipment you can rely on.
