What is this green patina?
Greenish patina on the ground that other, as the various types of algae, which are chosen for their home soil.
Except algae moss may appear on the ground. It is quite another plant. It is soft and friable. Its stems are raised above the ground as small tree crowns. Mix it with the seaweed will be difficult.
For the appearance of algae requires moist, nutrient medium, so they often appear in the greenhouses and greenhouses. Also, the emergence of these parasites can be caused by:
- Incorrect air exchange in the soil;
- An excess of phosphate fertilizers;
- Bad ventilation ground surface;
- Failure to comply with crop rotation.
- A number of other reasons.
What is the danger of green plaque?
Algae are parasites that suck nutrients and trace elements from the soil under them.
Therefore, when widespread green plaque, the soil becomes less fertile and the plants begin to experience a lack of trace elements.
Regardless of the type, the algae very quickly begin to multiply and consume a lot of nutrients.
In addition to consumption of nutrients, algae enter into symbiosis with various fungi, which are very hard to beat even the purchase chemicals.
How to get rid of the green plaque?
For full life, algae needs sunlight. That is why, it is first necessary to obscure all the green areas. This can be done as a mulch, and objects do not miss the sunlight. Before shadowing, you must loosen the soil shallowly.
Do not forget to ventilate the greenhouse. Do this regularly.
Eliminate all the causes of high humidity. This may be as excessive watering, and the presence of soil water.
Algae, like many parasitic plants are unpretentious and can survive in the most extreme conditions. Therefore, please be patient.
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