Potassium permanganate is a pharmaceutical preparation that consists of potassium permanganate.
This substance has an antiseptic effect and also contains two microelements necessary for plants: potassium and manganese.
Potassium permanganate can help in growing tomatoes if used correctly.
Pre-sowing treatment of seeds and utensils
Before sowing tomato seeds, it is recommended to disinfect them with a solution of potassium permanganate to prevent possible diseases such as black leg or late blight.
To do this, dissolve 1 gram of potassium permanganate in 1 liter of warm water and soak the seeds for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse them under running water and dry them on a paper towel.
It is also worth treating the seedling container with potassium permanganate if it has already been used before. To do this, you need to prepare a more concentrated solution: 5 grams of potassium permanganate per 1 liter of water. Wipe the walls and bottom of the container with it and rinse under running water.
Processing of seedlings
Tomato seedlings can be sprayed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate to strengthen the immune system and prevent diseases.
To do this, dissolve 0.5 grams of potassium permanganate in 10 liters of water and spray the plants once every 10-14 days. Spraying is best done in the morning or evening to avoid burning the leaves.
Caring for plants in the ground
After planting the seedlings in the ground, you can continue to treat the tomatoes with potassium permanganate to stimulate growth and fruiting, as well as to combat pests and diseases.
After landing
Immediately after planting, the plant can be watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate: 0.5 grams per 10 liters of water. This will help adapt to new conditions and strengthen the roots.
June
In June, you can spray tomatoes with a solution of potassium permanganate with the addition of iodine: 1 gram of potassium permanganate and 10 drops of iodine per 10 liters of water. This will help prevent late blight and other fungal diseases.
July-August
In July-August, you can spray tomatoes with a solution of potassium permanganate with the addition of brilliant green: 1 gram of potassium permanganate and 5 ml of brilliant green per 10 liters of water. This will help get rid of aphids and other insect pests.
Is it necessary to treat the soil and greenhouse?
You can also treat the soil and greenhouse with potassium permanganate before planting or after harvesting. This will help disinfect the environment and destroy fungal spores and pest eggs.
To treat the soil, you need to prepare a solution of 10 grams of potassium permanganate and 10 liters of water and water the beds with it. To treat the greenhouse, you need to prepare a solution of 20 grams of potassium permanganate and 10 liters of water and spray the walls, ceiling and floor of the greenhouse with it.
Conclusion
Potassium permanganate is an inexpensive and effective remedy for growing tomatoes.
It helps prevent and treat various diseases, improve growth and fruiting, and protect plants from pests. However, it is necessary to observe the correct dosage and not to abuse the drug so as not to harm the plants or the soil.
