Why is potassium permanganate needed in the garden and vegetable garden?
Potassium permanganate or potassium permanganate is a strong antiseptic that is widely used in medicine and veterinary science.
But not everyone knows that potassium permanganate can also be useful in the garden and vegetable garden.
Potassium permanganate helps:
• Disinfection of seeds, tubers, bulbs and other planting material before sowing or planting in the ground;
• disinfection of seedling containers and soil from harmful microorganisms and insect pests;
• combating fungal diseases of plants, such as rot, spotting, powdery mildew, etc.;
• improving plant nutrition and growth by introducing manganese, an important microelement for the synthesis of chlorophyll, ascorbic acid and sugars.
Potassium permanganate is prepared in different concentrations depending on the purpose and method of application: from a weak light pink solution for watering the soil to a strong dark burgundy solution for treating planting material.
Potassium permanganate should be used wisely and with caution, as it is poisonous and can cause harm to plants and humans if overdosed or used incorrectly.
When working with potassium permanganate, you must take precautions: wear protective gloves and glasses, avoid contact with eyes and mouth, and keep out of the reach of children and animals.
