Process for sterilizing soil

摘要

A process for continuously and instantaneously sterilizing soil comprising the steps of applying a water-activated chemical fumigant below the surface of the soil which simultaneously applying water to the soil below the surface. The soil, chemical fumigant and water are throughly mixed to cause instantaneous reaction of 100% of the chemical fumigant to produce a fumigant gas. Immediately covering the treated soil with a gas impervious material to retain the gas within the soil and kill the pathogens contained therein. Thereafter innoculating the soil with antgonistic organisms for preventing recontamination of the soil.