One of the common troubles that a summer resident may encounter is mold in the greenhouse. Fungi love greenhouses and greenhouses for their humidity and high temperature. Having settled in the soil or on structural elements, they quickly appear on plants. Therefore, it is necessary to begin the fight against mold in the greenhouse immediately after its discovery.
Why is mold in a greenhouse dangerous?
Do not underestimate the fungus, considering it a minor problem.
White mold spores entering a plant cause it to dry out or rot, and ultimately the plant almost always dies. The black variety of the fungus attacks the leaves and stem of the plant. Because of this, spots appear on them, which quickly increase in size and lead to the death of the plant. Gray mold covers the leaves, stems and fruits with a light coating, which very quickly leads to wilting.
Any type of mold can lead to crop loss. Effective preventative measures and means to combat this scourge will help to cope with it.
How to prevent mold and what to do if it has already appeared
Among the preventive measures are the following:
- regular ventilation of the greenhouse;
- avoiding excessive waterlogging, as well as the formation of puddles during watering;
- rejection of a large number of wooden structures (wood is an ideal habitat for fungi);
- solving the lighting issue (lack of light is another reason for the appearance of mold).
In situations where prevention was not enough, and the fungus still appeared, you can try using antiseptics to remove it. It is not difficult to find such preparations in stores specializing in gardening and gardening products: as a rule, the instructions indicate that they are intended “for difficult conditions.”
If the situation with the fungus is not particularly critical, then folk remedies can help. Damaged surfaces should be treated with soap and then sprayed with a solution of copper sulfate.
A sulfur bomb is considered an effective way to combat mold. Acrid toxic smoke gets rid of not only fungus, but also other pests. The main thing when using it is to follow safety precautions and under no circumstances inhale toxic smoke. After using the checker, the greenhouse should be ventilated for several days until the sulfur smell disappears.
Mold in a greenhouse is an unpleasant and dangerous phenomenon. Therefore, ideally, you should not allow it to appear. If it does appear, then it must be dealt with immediately, before the fungus takes over the entire greenhouse and destroys the crop.
