What to do in a greenhouse to stop moss from growing

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Moss in a greenhouse begins to grow when humidity increases. This is the main reason, but not the only one. Soil density, lack of light and ventilation also contribute to its appearance. Read more in the article on how to get rid of it.

Action plan against moss

You need a stiff brush. You can also use a scraper. Carefully remove the moss from the surface of the soil with a tool. If it has spread to the walls of the greenhouse, they also need to be cleaned. Wipe concrete and stone surfaces with a soda solution, but it is better to treat wooden surfaces with iron sulfate.

Moss is a shade-loving plant. From this we can conclude: increasing the amount of light will help reduce the rate of moss spread. Free the greenhouse from unnecessary things that clutter the light.

Treat the soil with Bordeaux liquid at a concentration of 1%. It is also recommended to sow green manure to reduce the acidity level. Mustard and phacelia are suitable for this purpose. They should be mowed a week before transferring the seedlings to the greenhouse. If when checking the acidity of the soil it turns out that the indicator is too high, use lime or dolomite flour.

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