Hygiene

Hygiene [ Horticulture - Phytopathology ]
Cleanup procedures

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Sanitary practices, cleanliness. Conditions and practices followed to maintain good health, habits of cleanliness.

Some basic cleanup procedures to follow in horticultural practise consist in:

Removal of all dead and seriously cankered parts: Remove also flowers rest, dead leafs, and other debris; This will help prepare plants for winter discourage and prevent winter injury and damage from fungal moulds. Diseased stem and rot tissues should be burned or buried, not included in a compost !
Tools cleaning: Disinfect saws, scissors and knives used for cutting out diseased branches with methylated spirits or a flame (a cigarette lighter comes in handy for this). This also helps when taking cuttings.
Growing containers: Only use new, sterilized or well-washed containers when growing cuttings and sowing seeds.

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