As is known, the main purpose of potassium permanganate is disinfection.
Thus, in plant growing, potassium permanganate, according to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , is needed in order to suppress pathogenic or fungal infections in the soil or on plant seeds.
Potassium permanganate for seeds
Before planting, it would be a good idea to soak the seeds that you plan to put in the ground in a richly colored solution made from 0.5 teaspoon of potassium permanganate and a glass of water.
According to experienced gardeners, 20-30 minutes of soaking in such a concentrated solution will cleanse the seeds of any pathogens. However, we think it makes sense to conduct a trial test to make sure that such a concentration will not harm the seed material.
Potassium permanganate for soil
The same solution is recommended for spraying the soil intended for seedlings.
Pour the purple-pink liquid into a spray bottle and generously moisten the soil mixture, remembering to stir it.
Potassium permanganate against midges
The wonderful properties of potassium permanganate do not end there – it can also be used to combat midges that circle around seedlings and indoor plants.
To prepare the product, you will need to add potassium permanganate twice on the tip of a knife to a liter of water, then water or spray the plantings.
Earlier, the expert gave a clear answer to the question of whether wood ash should be added to the soil for seedlings.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
