So that the seeds can germinate and have a chance of reaching adulthood it is very important that the place where they are sown is clean, why? Because unfortunately if we do not clean the seedbed, what can happen - and does happen - is that opportunistic microorganisms such as fungi harm them even before they germinate.
For this reason, We are going to explain how to clean the seedling trayAlthough it is not difficult, it is important to know how often and with what products to carry out this task.
What do you need to clean it?
Cleaning the seed tray is a job that must be done using the following:
- Water, if possible without lime but it is not essential.
- A few drops of dishwasher.
- Un new brush -recommendable- or a cloth.
- Dry cloth and / or a cold air hair dryer.
- OPTIONAL: A place exposed to the Sun (so that it dries well).
You got it? So now is the time to follow the step by step that we detail below.
How do you clean?
Following these steps:
- The first thing to do is soak the tray with water.
- Then we put a few drops of dishwasher on it.
- Then, we are cleaning it with the brush or the cloth.
- Then we rinse it thoroughly.
- Finally, we dry it, also consciously. If we have the possibility of putting it in the sun hanging from, for example, a stall, the better.
This way we will get a well clean and disinfected seedbed tray.
How often do you have to clean it?
Before and after each use it is very important to clean it, as this will prevent fungi and other harmful microorganisms from destroying the seeds. But be careful, for everything to go well, you also have to try to use new substrates and treat it with fungicide once every 15 days from sowing.
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