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In the case of powdery mildew, you must too fungal spores in the soil observe. Mildew also reaches the upper reaches of the earth through wind and rain. In the case of downy mildew in particular, your plants can be re-infected by rain spray from infected soil.
When do I need to treat the soil for powdery mildew?
The right treatment depends on various factors away. Only downy mildew overwinters in the soil and is therefore a problem. Powdery mildew cannot overwinter in the ground. It is therefore sufficient to remove all affected parts of the plant from the soil in good time. Due to their specialization in some plants, you need to be more correct in the case of annual vegetables crop rotation not carry out any measures for the coming season. With all perennial plants, whether ornamental plants or berry bushes, the soil must be treated preventively.
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How to treat the soil for powdery mildew?
In the event of infestation with downy mildew, it is optimal to
Earth to replace the plants. This prevents new infections from fungal spores from the soil. If this is too complicated, you can also include the floor home remedies treat. To do this, first remove all fallen plant parts on the ground. Then treat the soil several times with a garlic broth. After treatment mulch the soil around your plants. This means that spores cannot get to your plants with the spray water.What to do with the soil in the greenhouse if there is mildew?
With the greenhouse you can proceed in the same way as with outdoor plants and treat or replace the soil. After a thorough cleaning of the greenhouse, choose germ-free soil from specialist shops or coconut fibers as a preventive measure. If you decide to mulch, make sure the greenhouse is properly ventilated so that the mulch(€27.00 at Amazon*) not moldy.
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Mulching the soil against can be done at any time. It has even been proven to prevent powdery mildew. The best time is in the spring before the fungi spread to the plants. Lawn clippings that are applied compactly around the plants at least three centimeters thick are particularly suitable for existing infestations.
