Inside the enclosure

[MFJFIGS]

I had left a Govee thermometer inside each of the enclosures and these are the temperature and humidity readings over the past 30 days. Should I be worried about humidity staying in the upper 90% for 3 months straight? Burlap is the only thing touching the trees.
It is too cold to do anything about it now, but next week temperatures should be around 36° F, so I am wondering if I should remove the tarps and let some fresh air inside.

 

[bushdoctor82]

If I remember correctly, a guy from the other forum, jd or jr something from CT or RI concluded that a constant humid environment does not contribute to mold or other issues. He uses reflective insulation and fiberglass insulation while keeping an open center, similar to my use of housewrap and straw with an open center, but much more insulative.

 

[MFJFIGS]

Thanks Doc.
I just noticed I forgot to attach a screenshot from Govee.
Yeah, that was Joe from RI.

 

[White Tank Figs]

I wouldn’t worry about humidity, so long as wet material isn’t on them. If this was an issue, my trees wouldve had issues but never did.

Something like mold only grows on dead fig tissue, based on the readings they look cozy.

 

[TorontoJoe]

I think invariably the RH will get pretty high.... I imagine it wouldn't be much different if they were buried. In all the years I've been doing this I've only ever experience the most minimal amount of fuzzies with nothing more than a couple of tips damaged

 

[TorontoJoe]

I wouldn’t worry about humidity, so long as wet material isn’t on them. If this was an issue, my trees wouldve had issues but never did.

Something like mold only grows on dead fig tissue, based on the readings they look cozy.

I have lots wood to rot when wet insulation was in direct contact with wood.... but not much.

 

[MFJFIGS]

Thanks guys, that makes me feel better.
I can’t wait for springtime.

 

[ktrain]

Last year my green house stayed humid all winter long, no issues with anything growing on them.
You should be good like the others said.
Pretty cool overhead shot.