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Your hands if they are exposed for too long. You may want to wear gloves for this step, since vinegar can be nasty on Then, use a vinegar solution (1 part vinegar toģ parts water) to wipe down the surfaces.Next, wipe away any remaining dirt or dust with a.First, remove any debris from the surface,.To clean the surfaces in your greenhouse: plastic or glass panels used for the tops and.the top and all sides of wooden benches.the top and all sides of metal containers.Greenhouse, it is important to clean any surfaces that may harbor mold growth. In addition to cleaning the tools and containers in your This will prevent the spread of diseases between plants, andĪ healthy plant is more likely to resist mold growth. Sterilize your tools, use a clean rag and some rubbing alcohol to wipe them You may also want to sterilize your gardening tools, such as Parts water, 1 part vinegar) to kill any mold.įinally, rinse the pots off with clean water and let them Then, soak the pots in a solution of water and vinegar (3 Next, rinse off the soil from the pots, and use a rag to You can add the soil and plant matter to your compost pile and reuse it next year. Sterilize your pots and containers to avoid spreading mold from one year to the next.įirst, empty out the soil and plant matter from the pots. Stale air in the greenhouse, you will need to open vents or doors on the Leaving enough space between your plants is only half the Spreading quickly if you do have an outbreak in the greenhouse. Plants or in the soil to evaporate, instead of staying put and providing aĪlso, leaving space between plants prevents mold from One way to do this is to leave enough spaceįirst of all, this allows air to flow more freely between Greenhouse, it is also important to allow for proper air flow. In addition to controlling moisture levels in your In fact, you can “kill your plants withįor more information, check out my article on over watering your plants. This will give the soil a chance toĭry out between waterings, which will prevent mold growth.Īlways check the soil moisture before watering – if itĪlready feels moist, then there is no need to add more water. To avoid this problem, water your plants deeply, but less If the soil stays too wet for too long, mold can growĬan then spread to plants or over the soil to colonize the entire greenhouse. When plants are over watered, the soil contains more moisture than the plants can use.ĭo not over water your plants, or the soil will stay too wet and become a place for mold to grow. Over watering your plants is another mistake that will cause mold growth in a greenhouse. High humidity levels in the greenhouse, which invites mold growth. If you water later in the day, the heat and sun will cause more

Watering in the morning, when the air isĬooler, gives the water time to soak into the soil and get to the roots of Get wet, which will lead to mold growth as described above.įinally, water your plants in the early morning, not at night. Avoid putting them underneath places whereĬondensation drips down from the plastic or glass ceiling of the Side-dressing the plants with any nutrients they may need by working it intoĪlso, be careful of where you put your plants. Instead, water your plants close to the soil, to avoid Watering from overhead, or using foliar sprays.Īll of these will wet the foliage and invite the growth of mold. Keep your plant’s leaves dry – wet leaves invite mold growth.įirst, avoid misting your plants with a hose attachment,