Manage characteristics of growing media (Pathway II.A.4)

Controlling Fungus/Diseases

There is a good chance that diseases or pests will show up in the greenhouse.

Storing Soil Mixtures

When you develop your soil mixtures/media, it is best to find a way to store the material so it doesn’t go to waste.

Transplanting Soil to Soil

It is important to think about the types of media that you are using when transplanting.

Nutrient Checks

It is common to have nutrients leach from the soil after seeds have been planted and start to grow.

Sterilization

Sterilization has to do with getting rid of microbes and fungus that could be growing within the media that you can reuse in the future.

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