What are the benefits of using Peroxide 3% on your plants?

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amalie63 Duncan, OK(Zone 7a) Mar 10, 2008

Hi all, I am some what of a newbie here, I have a question for you all. I have heard that you can use peroxide on your plants. what are the benefits, when & why to use it, how often and how much peroxide per how much water should one use?
Thanks


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Len123 Adrian, MO(Zone 6a) Mar 10, 2008

I think it usually used as a sterilizing agent or in solution to prevent fungus infections in seedlings. Hydrogen peroxide isn't effective for very long though, it breaks down rather quickly.

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amalie63 Duncan, OK(Zone 7a) Mar 11, 2008

Thank you Len123 for the info.
Amalie63

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Machikoneko Hometown, IL(Zone 5a) Mar 15, 2008

It can also be used to add O2 to the soil. I add 1 Tablespoon per quart when I water.
It can help tell you when the soil is not draining well, and holding more micro-organisms than it should, because it will foam when added to the soil. You have to mix this fresh every time you use it, because it begins to degrade the moment it's added to water, and continues to degrade rapidly in the soil.
I know there's another thread on DG about this, with a LOT more detail, but can't remember where I saw it.

Marsha.

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Len123 Adrian, MO(Zone 6a) Mar 15, 2008

probably on the seed germination or propagation forum. some people soak certain seeds as a stratification technique, but i think it is unknown if it benefits or not.

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amalie63 Duncan, OK(Zone 7a) Mar 19, 2008

Thank you both Marcia & Len123. I will start watering my plants with it. Thanks.

Amalie63

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