Storing Soil Mixtures
Competency C3. Develop and manage plant growth, media, and nutritional requirements.
Description
When you develop your soil mixtures/media, it is best to find a way to store the material so it doesn’t go to waste. The best way to store soil mixtures is to place them in a big container that has a lid to keep the material dry and free of pests. Multiple containers can be used and labeled to ensure that certain media aren’t mixed. Storing the media in a closed container also helps to make sure that weed seeds don’t disperse into the mixture and contaminate the base you are using to grow plants.
Resources
- Develop an Efficient Materials Storage System (UMass Extension)
- Proper storage guidelines for commercial growing media (Greenhouse Management)
- Top 10 practical solutions to growing media issues (Greenhouse Management)
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Demonstration