Aspirin tablets can be used for growing healthy and productive plants, and it really WORKS. Here’re some of the best ASPIRIN uses in the garden!
1. Increases the growth and productivity of plants
At the University of Rhode Island, gardeners made a solution containing 2 crushed aspirin tablets and 2 gallons of water and then sprayed the solution on their vegetable gardens every three weeks throughout the growing season. At the end of the season, they found that the treated plants grew more quickly and were more fruitful than the group that was left untreated.
They concluded that aspirin leads to increased vitamin C content and greater growth in plants.
2. It helps plants combating fungal diseases
Verticillium and fusarium wilt are common fungal diseases that can wipe out plants in a few days. Fortunately, the use of aspirin spray can significantly reduce the spread of fungus on the plant. It is also helpful in blight.
A professor of plant sciences at the University of Rhode Island, recommends adding 250 to 500 mg of aspirin to 1 gallon of water and spraying plants two or three times a month.
The drug is especially effective in warding off diseases in the nightshade family which include tomatoes or potatoes.
3. Help cut plants and flowers to last longer
Are you wondering how you can keep your cut flowers looking fresh for a long time? It is possible by adding aspirin to the vase water.
Crush an aspirin tablet, dissolve it in water and add the solution to a vase.
Salicylic acid reduces the production of ethylene. With reduced ethylene present, floral wilting is delayed, and the cut plants can last longer.
4. Propagate plants from cuttings successfully
Rooting hormone helps in propagating plants from cuttings and using it improves the success rate. Take a cup of distilled water and dissolve one uncoated aspirin tablet and then keep the cut end of the plant in this rooting solution for a few hours before planting.
The Right Dosage
The right dosage of aspirin should not be more than a tablet for each liter of water.
When spraying, do it in the morning as plants tend to absorb best at this time. Also, spraying in the morning helps to avoid harming the beneficial insects such as bees and other pollinators, which are active later and it gives the plants a chance to dry too.
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