No matter how the economic situation in the country changes, the fashion for their own gardens and vegetable gardens remains unchanged. Millions of people are still worried about how to grow a good harvest from spring to late autumn. A significant contribution to this matter is made by greenhouses. They make it possible to provide the family with early fresh greens, and allow them to grow tomatoes, cucumbers and other heat-loving crops in the northern regions.
However, these "helpers" require proper handling, they may have problems. Many gardeners and summer residents are faced with a phenomenon such as a change
in soil composition. Then the question arises as to why the earth turns green in the greenhouse. What can contribute to this?
The earth in the greenhouse is green for several reasons. There are four of them: waterlogging, increased acidity, an excess of fertilizers and inadequate ventilation. This leads to the appearance of algae or moss, it is these plants that give the soil a green color. Let us consider in detail these factors and ways to eliminate them.
The first reason why the earth turns green in the greenhouse is the large amount of moisture. It happens in early spring and in cool weather. Summer residents forget that the greenhouse is an enclosed space, moisture evaporation is slower if the temperature
"Overboard" is not very high. Dealing with this disaster is easy. Can apply
mulching the soil, and watering is often no longer necessary. To do this, use traditional mulch in the form of hay, straw and sawdust. And you can take
non-woven, covering materials, they are even more profitable, weeds grow less under them.
The second reason why the earth turns green in the greenhouse is the increase in soil acidity. To find out the level of this indicator, you need to conduct a small experiment. A 0.5 liter plastic bottle is taken. A little warm water is poured there, several tablespoons of earth are poured. A rubber medical fingertip is put on top. Shake the bottle well. If the fingertip is pouted - the soil is acidic, it is not completely straightened out - slightly acidic, it remains to hang - the pH is normal. In case of increased acidity, quicklime or chalk must be added to the soil. But ash should not be taken for these purposes, since it will require a lot, and this can lead to other problems.
The third reason why the earth turns green in the greenhouse is the presence of a large amount of fertilizer. This is the case when "they wanted the best, but it turned out as always." There is only one advice: carefully observe agricultural technology. Well, if this has already happened, then it is worth planting such crops that require a lot of fertilizer. For example, eggplant.
The fourth reason why the earth turns green in the greenhouse is the lack of ventilation. Here you must remember that your summer cottage should have a door, a window (opposite, on the sides, and it will not hurt on the roof). This distribution will allow you to regulate the air flow, will also provide free access to insects, and they are necessary for successful pollination.
One more general tip. In the greenhouse, as elsewhere, crop rotation must be observed, this will help to avoid many problems and will increase the yield.