Jeyes Fluid

I have been told my a neighbour that I can put jeyes Fluid on the soil in my greenhouse after the growing season and this will rid it of bacteria.

Is this true?

I was going to dig out the soil and replace it, but should I put Jeyes down as well? If so, do I dilute it?

Many thanks for any help.

 

I'm afraid I've never used it. I can't believe no one else has either.

 

I use Jeyes Fluid in much the same way as Armillatox. The dilution to use will be on the container.
I would agree with your neighbour that this will work, digging out the soil and replacing it every Autumn sounds a bit OTT.....

 

Still got a big tin of JF.
For sterilising the GH it says to use 35ml in 5l water.

I don't think new tins will show the dilution rates for horticultural purposes as it is no longer approved.

 

I use it for blackspot on the roses as well. If used full strength I think everything including the gardener woul expire from the smell! I have no intention of scrubbing out the greenhouse, I'll give the bits I can reach a good clean. Does everybody go to these lengths every Autumn? :eek:

 

Lix,nope :D :D

 

I do it in early spring Liz as toms are usually still being picked into November and then some of the tender shrubs and bonsais get moved in for a couple of months.

When I do clean I use an industrial hoover to suck up any soil, leaves etc, then spray with JF and after leaving for a couple of hours put the pressure washer on. GH by the way has a concrete floor and brick base to the walls.

 

Sigh of relief

 

Many thanks for your replies, I think I will give the Jeyes Fluid a go, it is in the pound shop at the moment for a big bottle.
:D

 

The original question was can I use it on the soil. I wouldn't because I fear it might hang around in the soil, with possible germination problems next year. I may well be wrong, and hope others who have done this will pipe up here, but seek further advice first. It is after all a persistent biocide.

 

I found an old article (don't know where it came from) but it said that I can use it on soil and if used in the correct concentration, it will not do plants any harm. I am going to try on a small patch next year following instructions and see if there is a difference with plants and flavours.

 

Hi. I mixed it up as suggested on tin and watered in into my rose pot's soil and over their bare stems. I gather it helps keep down black spot for the forthcoming year,as it kills the spores. My roses are fine now and have loads of green leaves.