How do I sanitize my greenhouse soil?

Soil can be sterilised safely by applying very high temperature steam but this is not usually practical for such small plots. Formaldehyde is another option but will kill everything in the soil including good bacteria so this is not an ideal remedy.

What disinfectant is safe for plants?

water is a safe dilution to use for cleaning and disinfecting. Diluted chlorine bleach is usually safe to use around plants because the diluted chemicals burn off quickly.

How often should you change the soil in your greenhouse?

When growing in greenhouse borders, reduce the build-up of soil borne diseases by digging out the soil every three to five years and replacing it with bought-in top soil or good garden loam.

Can Jeyes fluid be used to Sterilise soil?

Can Jeyes Fluid be used to sterilise the soil? Regrettably, as this product is now subject to Ministry regulations, we are unable at present, to confirm recommendations other than those printed on the latest can. Since EC Regulations in 2003, the product is no longer effective at sterilising soil.

What’s the best way to clean a greenhouse?

CLEAN your crop area — By removing weeds and plant matter in and around the greenhouse. DISINFECT your crop area — By cleaning with soap or other suitable cleaning products. A good cleaning will kill most pests in your work areas (e.g. potting table), on the ground and on or in your trays, bins and gardening tools.

What kind of disinfectant do you use in a greenhouse?

Disinfectants should be used on a routine basis both as part of a pre-crop clean up program and during the cropping cycle. Organic Disinfectants that are listed by the Organic Material Review Institute include OxiDate 2.0, SaniDate 12.0 and PERpose Plus. Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol is used to disinfect tools.

When is the best time to disinfect a greenhouse?

Although disinfecting should be done routinely, timing does not always permit this extra effort. Take the opportunity to thoroughly clean greenhouses between crop cycles when greenhouses are totally empty. Cleaning involves physically removing weeds, debris and soil and is the first step prior to disinfecting a greenhouse and equipment.

How to get rid of mold in greenhouse soil?

To treat mold on greenhouse soil you need to remove mold from the surface. If the soil is soggy, consider changing the watering pattern or having drainage system in place. Also, a very common reason why you get mold in seed soil is that the potting soil is contaminated.