Succinic acid is an inexpensive drug that perfectly stimulates plant growth. Dissolved in water, it is used when soaking seed material, cuttings, it processes the root systems, and sprays the foliage. Below in the article we will discuss how to use it for seedlings of cucumbers, tomatoes and other crops.
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Description and characteristics of succinic acid
This substance is obtained in the process of processing amber. White powder, consisting of the smallest crystals, its taste is similar to citric acid. He is unable to replace fertilizer complexes, but he is able to give plants a good incentive to grow.
It is realized succinic acid tablets (0.1 g) or powder in capsules (1 g each). For use in gardening, it is recommended to purchase a powder composition. In addition, in pharmacies, it is also possible to find acid in the form of tablets. They contain additional impurities.
Crystals of an acid dissolve with water, alcohol or ether. In plant farming, it is customary to use only water-based solutions. It is produced succinic acid powders, tablets and crystals.
Previously, it was used in canning, pickling cabbage. But then they forgot about the beneficial properties of such a substance, and only a couple of decades ago, the unusual qualities of the drug were rediscovered. It turned out that it not only has a positive effect on plants, but also has a beneficial effect on the human body.
After treatment with succinic acid, you can achieve certain results:
- plants better withstand cold and drought, can fight diseases on their own;
- if the solution treats the seedlings, and then shedding the plants once or twice during the growing season, it is possible to speed up the process of fruit ripening, increase the level of sugar and vitamins in them;
- soaking seeds before planting will ensure their maximum germination, will accelerate growth;
- the amber preparation normalizes the microflora of the soil, improves the conditions necessary for the vital activity of microorganisms.
It is recommended to use such a stimulant for tomatoes with caution. An overabundance of compounds trapped in the soil can cause opposite results.
Instructions for use
The drug is considered safe, it has no negative effects on living organisms. Nevertheless, it is necessary to prepare solutions for watering or spraying, taking into account all the recommendations.With the admission of an overdose do not worry, because the plant will absorb just as much drug as he needs.
Different situations apply different concentrations of the substance. To make a solution, a certain amount of the drug is diluted in warm water, then the remaining liquid is added to bring it to the required volume. As a rule, spraying is carried out with a solution that contains 0.02% of the substance.
For tomato
To use the substance for tomatoes is necessary in the season of budding. It is recommended to perform three treatments at weekly intervals. The dosage is calculated at the rate of two grams of acid in two buckets of water. Such a measure will help to significantly increase the productivity of tomato bushes.
For cucumbers
In a weakly concentrated solution (2 grams per twenty liters of water), seeds are soaked before planting for a day. This will ensure the cucumbers amicable shoots.
For potatoes
Before planting, the tubers are processed.The solution is sprayed over the planting material, the potatoes are covered for a couple of hours with plastic wrap. After that, the tubers are either immediately planted or left to germination. The solution should be 0.01-%, its application to accelerate the flowering process, increase yields.
For strawberry
Fans of strawberries apply a solution composed of the calculation of 0.75 g per bucket of water. Such a measure stimulates the development of roots, gives the plant resistance to hot weather and diseases, increases productivity.
For peppers
Peppers need to spend three spraying. One is performed before the beginning of flowering, the next two - after it.
Acid solution is applied in four ways:
- presowing treatment of seed material;
- treatment of cuttings to stimulate the formation of roots;
- soaking the roots of perennial plants at the time of their transplantation;
- spraying of crops.
Rules for working with the solution and dosage of tablets
The solution of succinic acid is considered a potent and active stimulant. It has a great effect on plants, but its direct contact with the human mucosa or into the gastrointestinal tract can lead to negative consequences. For this reason, when using the substance during spraying, care should be taken.
Any drops that have fallen on the body must be rinsed with running water. After application, the solution in which seeds or cuttings have been soaked should be immediately poured out, since its repeated use may become negative.
Working with the drug, it is enough to wear safety glasses and gloves made of latex material.
The prepared solution should not be stored. As a rule, it is used for several days, until it has lost its useful qualities.
It should be noted that in many growth-stimulating drugs, there is a certain amount of succinic acid. But many prefer this additive in its pure form.Then you should buy the substance in specialized outlets, because the pharmacy version of the drug for use in hydroponics is not suitable.
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