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Disinfecting terracotta pots
keepitlive
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Several of my container-grown Dahlias developed a crown gall last year. Following advice on RHS site, I disposed of plants and compost, but haven't cleaned the pots yet.
I know many people would recommend using Jeyes Fluid, but I absolutely hate the stuff! It smells vile and the only time I used it to clean plastic pots and trays, it left a greasy, oily sheen on everything.
I've seen a product called Citrox online. Can anyone recommend this, or suggest another, effective way of disinfecting the pots?
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hi keepitlive that is my big job in the winter in green house I put all pots trays in a big plastic box and clean every thing even my plastic pots 4inch I get my jeyes fluid from my garden club that I am a member of £1 fifty a year we get it out of big drums we have to take our own bottles £3pound a bottle and it is stronger than the tins so don't use much( I useuly have about 6 plastic bread trays full ) I find it gives me something to do in the dead time in garden/// ( b& q do some others makes but price puts me off michael
You might try another disinfectant - Dettol or own-brand equivalent; diluted bleach etc. Or is there something special about Jeyes Fluid for garden use?
I have to say, I've never bothered, meself.
...or boiling water alone, come to that, if the pot survives.
Thanks Steve and Tetley. I did wonder whether a household disinfectant like Dettox would do the job, but was a bit worried that it might leave a residue that affected later occupants of the pot.
Steve - all the Jeyes range is intended for outdoor use - but I think its downright evil.
Tetley - would that be fish 'n' chip or white vinegar?