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Iodine is one of the most important trace elements on which a person’s overall health, development, growth, vitality and healthy aging depend. It can remove mold on plants, protects roots and is excellent against fruit rot. The use of a relatively small amount of iodine as a fertilizer leads to strong plants and higher yields. I bought one bottle of liquid iodine at the pharmacy and it was enough for my two seasons. It is used only in drops.
Iodine for plants
Iodine plays an important role in the vital activities of plants and in the normal course of their physiological processes. It participates in the synthesis of individual amino acids and proteins (contained in their composition), is a natural antiseptic, and is involved in respiration, photosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism.
This trace element is effective against most fungi, viruses and bacteria – it is especially effective in fighting molds, rot and mildew.
Iodine deficiency in plants can lead to a reduction in their resistance to various diseases. The reason for iodine deficiency may be a lack of this element in the soil (especially in peat, sandy soils and soils depleted by crops).
Too acidic soils are unfavorable for iodine – in them iodine immediately moves to lower layers and is inaccessible to plants. The most natural iodine is in fertile hard soil, in lowlands and especially in coastal areas.
Visual determination of a deficiency of this trace element in plants is relatively difficult, because some symptoms coincide with those of other diseases and the effects of pests.
We therefore recommend at least preventive fertilization of plants with iodine – it will be useful in any garden and will certainly not harm the plants.
Iodine solution for seedlings
Watering seedlings with iodine helps them grow faster. In the initial stages of development, the use of this trace element is key to creating high resistance to adverse environmental factors and various diseases.
Watering with an iodine solution is suitable for seedlings of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant and cabbage. Dilute 1 drop of iodine in 3 liters of water to make the solution. Thoroughly mix the solution and water at the root. Only one watering will be enough to enrich the seedlings with iodine. The solution must not touch the leaves and stem. Remember that it naturally occurs only in the soil, and therefore should act only in the root area.
Iodine against blight
Potato blight is the nightmare of almost every gardener. The first sign of blight on tomatoes is brown spots on the back of the plant leaves. The leaf can gradually yellow and dry out, as can the affected fruit. You can use an iodine solution to protect tomatoes.
Approximately three weeks after the shoots have sprouted, lightly spray the plants with a solution of 15 drops of iodine, 10 liters of water and 1 liter of skimmed milk. This treatment can be repeated another 2 to 3 times with an interval of at least two weeks between sprays.
Iodine against pests
Pests such as larvae and beetles that feed on plant roots can be removed using an iodine solution. To fight larvae prepare the solution as follows: pour 20 ml of iodine per 10 liters of water and 1 liter into each bush.
Iodine for houseplants
Iodine can be used not only for vegetables and herbs, but also for houseplants. With this feeding, weakened plants and those that do not have the strength to bloom are of course revived. Watering flowers with iodine is always done only on moist soil and, if possible, along the edge of the pot, so you can ensure that you do not burn the plant’s roots. Iodine is always used in drops of 1 drop and
Mix 1 drop of iodine with 1 liter of water (ideally rainwater). We can use this mixture for fertilizing. Apply to the inner walls of the pots and use a maximum of 50 ml each time you water. Do not exceed the recommended dose of 50 ml to avoid damaging pelargonium roots. It is recommended to apply the feed once a month. The feed is also excellent for pelargoniums
