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  • From: Etienne Goyer <etienne AT lejardinduvillage.ca>
  • To: market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] How to organically prevent development of an Algal mat on soilless mix in the greenhouse
  • Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:45:57 -0400

FWIW, I have pretty much eliminated algae problem on seedlings by
covering with vermiculite. YMMV.


On 13-04-11 08:43 AM, Andy Fellenz wrote:
> Hi,
>
> An algal mat is developing more quickly on top of the soilless mix I use
> in the greenhouse this season than it has in the past. On some trays,
> the mat is developing within 1 1/2 weeks of planting and makes it
> difficult to properly water the seedlings.
>
> Any suggestions for controlling/eliminating this that are in compliance
> with NOP requirements.
>
> The mix I am using is Sungro Natural and Organic supplemented with Magix
> vermicompost, bloodmeal and feathermeal. The mix recipe is similar to
> what I have used in the past, but has additional bloodmeal and
> feathermeal compared to last year. I increased these components because
> N levels were low in last year's mix.
>
> I have hard water which is acidified with Citric Acid and amended with a
> vermicompost leachate. The Acid/vermicompost leachate is injected into
> the irrigation water using a chemilizer. at a 100:1 ratio.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
>
>
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