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by jayjaybee
Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Greenhouse disinfection/tomato leaf mould
Replies: 21
Views: 9110

Re: Greenhouse disinfection/tomato leaf mould

I use Jeyes fluid in a number of applications, including greenhouse cleaning, but am careful not to use it on plants. If present any plants should be removed or well covered with something non porous whilst usage of Jeyes takes place I have a feeling that some years ago the EU banned its use on soi...
by jayjaybee
Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Greenhouse disinfection/tomato leaf mould
Replies: 21
Views: 9110

Re: Greenhouse disinfection/tomato leaf mould

Thank you all for the very sound advice. I hadn't considered J's on the soil, and I might reconsider the use of it on the glass and frame in desperation. I usually only use soapy water. The g/h is small by many standards, only 6x8, so crop rotation is difficult but I do replace the soil every two ye...
by jayjaybee
Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Greenhouse disinfection/tomato leaf mould
Replies: 21
Views: 9110

Greenhouse disinfection/tomato leaf mould

My tomatoes have suffered tomato leaf mould for two consecutive years. I'm at the stage of cleaning the greenhouse in preparation for the spring sowings. I've previously used J's to disinfect the glass and aluminium structure but found it melted the plastic cushioning strips. Other than fully disman...