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Anyone who sterilizes cultivation soil works against weeds
Sterilize cultivation soil - so the seed germinates much better
In nature, the seeds are absorbed on any suitable soil. Many plant lovers therefore wonder whether it is really necessary to sterilize soil of sprouting and germ-free in this way. But this is the only way you can safely protect the seedlings from being destroyed overnight by rapidly spreading mold or putrefaction.
This is how you must proceed:
Home-grown sowing soil is most easily sterilized by heat in the home environment. This is either in the oven or in the microwave. Proceed as follows:
Allow the soil to cool well before use.
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The previously black potting soil got white spots from the treatment? These are tiny insect larvae or worms that have been killed and denatured by sterilization. They are made of protein that has been discolored by the heat. However, this is not a concern, the material can still be used easily.