algi on soil

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peter james

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algi on soil
« on: March 15, 2010, 15:46 »
hi has anyone got a cure for the green algi growing on my soil in my g/house and polytunnel tryed turning it over and it just grows back like a green carpet all over my soil . is there anything i could use to prevent it .hope someone can help p,j,.

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Re: algi on soil
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2010, 15:54 »
I get that both inside and outside the greenhouse, and here I think it is because the soil is quite acidic. 

Have you tested your soil ph?

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peter james

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Re: algi on soil
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2010, 16:20 »
i have never tested my soil  so it could be that it is acidic. will buy a test kit and test my soil . the g/house and polytunnel has never been limed but my outdoor beds  have so thats proberley why i dont get it outside . would the algi cause any problems to my crops and what should i do to prevent it thanks p,j,.

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Re: algi on soil
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2010, 16:20 »
you will need to use a moss killer armillotox was good but its banned , sure you will find a replacement


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