Get stronger plants by using hydrogen peroxide: Learn more about this simple and inexpensive remedy
We all know hydrogen peroxide as a medical resource: we usually use it for treating small wounds. But if we are interested in using common ingredients as alternative remedies for many household chores, we have probably used hydrogen peroxide to remove stains from fabrics, or to eliminate traces of mold, and more.
But did you know that hydrogen peroxide is also useful in the garden? When it is used on plants, it is necessary to pay close attention to the doses used, since in reality any substance used in excess is harmful to all living organisms; but given this limitation, it becomes really useful to always have hydrogen peroxide to hand - even for various chores in the garden.
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Compared to normal water, hydrogen peroxide, as its name suggests, has an extra oxygen atom in its molecular composition, and that's where the benefits for our greenery comes from. In the shops, there is hydrogen peroxide which has its percentage concentration printed on the labels: the most common one used (and which is also recommended for the garden) is the one with 3% strength.
Hydrogen peroxide makes plants stronger:
This is a statement that needs to be contextualized: in fact, we often speak of making DIY "fertilizers" based (also) on hydrogen peroxide. In reality, the effect of this substance is not that of a fertilizer, but it actually helps the growth of the plant.
This is because it helps the roots to grow in a healthy manner: it is oxygen that helps the roots absorb nutrients from the soil, and hydrogen peroxide has a little more of this, as mentioned above. In addition, it is an excellent remedy to prevent fungi and bacteria from attacking the plant.
Here's how to prepare it:
- add in small doses of hydrogen peroxide to the water you will use to water the plant with, or;
- mix it with plain (or distilled) water, to create a leaf spray.
Here's how to use it:
- To stimulate the roots, or even to keep pests away, use 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide to 250 ml of water in a spray bottle and spray on the leaves.
- To treat root rot, use the same mixture, but pour it directly onto the soil around the base of the plant.
Have you ever used hydrogen peroxide in your garden?
