Succinic acid for peppers: advantages and disadvantages - is it worth using a popular remedy

14.02.2024 10:25

There are real legends about succinic acid among summer residents and flower growers: the drug is considered a real find.

This remedy is considered not only effective in combating a number of problems, but also completely safe.

However, it is worth understanding that any means has both its advantages and disadvantages, reminded the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", landscape designer and scientist-agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

What you need to know about succinic acid

What is the product used for?

As a rule, there are several options for using the drug. In particular, pepper planting material is soaked in a solution of succinic acid to increase germination rates.

Succinic acid is used for irrigation and foliar treatment.

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Both pepper seedlings and adult plants are “treated” with the product.

What effect do summer residents expect?

As mentioned above, succinic acid is expected to have a positive effect on germination. It is believed that the product can affect the pepper's immune system.

It is also believed that succinic acid can save even obviously wilting peppers.

Many summer residents are confident that the drug increases the yield of vegetables.

Advantages of succinic acid

The product can really be called universal - succinic acid can be used to care for any plant. The product is safe for soil and health.

Succinic acid is not a toxic agent.

When using the preparation, positive dynamics in the development of pepper and its yield indicators are indeed revealed.

Flaws

It is important to know that succinic acid does not really have any sharp negative qualities. However, there are several nuances. When preparing the compositions, you must strictly follow the instructions and existing standards.

Remember that succinic acid must be completely dissolved before use.

There is no need to wait before using: the effectiveness of the product will only last for a few hours.

Earlier we talked about how to properly feed pepper seedlings .

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti

Content
  1. What you need to know about succinic acid
  2. What is the product used for?
  3. What effect do summer residents expect?
  4. Advantages of succinic acid
  5. Flaws