Aspirin at first glance seems like a common medicine used for headaches.
However, experienced gardeners have long since discovered many of its other positive properties.
Therefore, it is worth remembering 7 reasons why you should use aspirin fertilizer on your plot, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Protection from diseases
Aspirin contains salicylic acid, which has antimicrobial properties.
Aspirin solution can be used to combat various fungal and bacterial infections such as powdery mildew and gray mold.
Strengthening plant immunity
Salicylic acid also stimulates the immune system of plants, helping them fight pests and diseases more effectively.
Treating plants with aspirin solution can increase their resistance to various stressful situations.
Growth stimulation
Aspirin increases crop yields and accelerates plant growth by activating certain gene mechanisms in plants.
This is especially useful when growing crops with a long growing season, such as tomatoes or peppers.
Improving flowering
Aspirin solution can help improve flowering of plants as it promotes better absorption of nutrients and improves the pollination process.
Reducing Stress During Transplantation
Repotting plants can be a stressful time for them. Adding aspirin to the water before repotting can help reduce stress and improve the survival rate of plants.
Fighting fading
It can also help combat plant wilting due to its anti-inflammatory properties, which can speed up the regeneration and healing processes of wounds in plants.
Easy to use
You can prepare such a solution in just half an hour. It is enough to dissolve 2 aspirin tablets in 10 liters of water.
It is better to crush the tablet beforehand, so it will be easier to dissolve. It is necessary to pour it on the roots of plants, it is impossible to allow situations when such feeding gets on the leaves.
Earlier we wrote about how many years in a row you can grow garlic in the same place.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
