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Sterilization: Cuttings, soil etc

judyj
9 years ago

Was watching a video on Strep propagation where the fellow was sterilizing everything-include the cut leaves. Those he sterilized in bleach (one part to five parts water I believe) and water.

How absolutely necessary is it to sterilize everything? Just trying to understand the ramifications if I don't. The potting mix I use does also contain some Styrofoam balls (not perlite), so I wouldn't be able to microwave or oven bake it to sterilize. Do I need to get a different mix?

Thanks for any insight-
Best,
Judy

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