Truth About Using Hydrogen Peroxide in Gardening

[@karencassata2520]

2 of my avocado trees looked sick. I saw gnats used peroxide, they looked like they just woke up from a coma ready to party!

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Your gnats used hydrogen peroxide and they woke up? I thought it was supposed to kill them?

[@donttalkcrap]

No... that's a classic example of the failing US education system. They don't teach punctuation, and most dummies think that it's not important. But it is important, especially if it changes what you're "trying" to say and turn it into the total opposite! What KAREN meant to say is... "I saw gnats, and I used hydrogen peroxide"

[@DISASTROPHOLOGY]

What a beautiful day you were having when you filmed this! Thank for this video.

[@KillerBearsaw]

I love the "it's a chemical" comment people love to use as a catch all for "bad" and i loved your approach to handling that type of statement.

[@rogerfoster3997]

most people today don't know the difference between chemicals, toxins & elements on the periodic table & thus use the term "chemicals" to describe every undesirable bad thing, as oppose to say synthetic chemicals, petrochemicals, forever chemicals, not realizing that the Chemical designation today is merely a mathematical expression of its construct. when I was in school we were taught that "chemicals" were human made extractions in various combinations, elements were naturally occurring constructs that could be isolated & combined to make different "chemicals" synthetic biology was the practice of artificially producing elements similar to those found in nature the general purpose being to manufacture synthetics cheaper than extracting natural resources for the chemicals used in the mass production of products & to own the patent on those synthetic elements & the chemicals they have created as it is illegal to patent nature but its not illegal to patent a synthetic copy of something in nature then tell the public that harvesting nature is unsustainable & bad for the planet so you need to switch to our patented product for a sustainable future & now with genetic engineering these mad scientists are trying to own all life on the planet demonizing everything natural & normal as bad for the planet & unsustainable so we have no choice but to buy their patented garbage.

[@chrisdonovan8795]

The same is true for thinking that something is all natural, and therefore can't hurt you.

[@CaliberBeats2]

@@rogerfoster3997 Most people do in fact know this. But go off.

[@leeannekaden2600]

Beautiful rainbow

[@Gjheexhigddc44]

YES! I was so tired of all the organic plant folks on KZbin telling me not to use hydrogen peroxide on my plants but guess what I’ve never had any gnats since doing so. 🙌🏻

[@Marva-on4fn]

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[@Marva-on4fn]

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[@Marva-on4fn]

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[@Marva-on4fn]

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[@TinMan445]

Or you could go to the root problem, your over watering, or the soil is poor draining

[@clwest3538]

I purchased some hyacinth bulbs at a farm store; when I got around to planting them a few days later, one bulb had a moldy growth around the root area so I dipped it in 10% hydrogen peroxide until it quit bubbling then rinsed in clean water and planted - success!

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

yup! awesome isn't it!

[@primordialarchetypes2927]

straight undiluted 10% seems extreme - but heyy if it worked more power to you

[@clwest3538]

@@primordialarchetypes2927 sorry for the miscommunication - a 10% dilution ...

[@ericapaul7989]

@@clwest3538and the plant is still ok right? It lived?

[@jaandel1]

​@@DaisyCreekFarms what can you use to get rid of shot hole disease from hedge sky cherry laurel

[@Henriquezblu]

Very informative, I’m struggling with this right now& I’ve been using your method and peppermint oil too. & it’s working. Wish me luck. It’s my first time growing plants from seeds.

[@bonnaboo9139]

I love hydrogen peroxide!! I use it to clean my home. It is non toxic when diluted.

[@somewhereintx828]

Oh wow i had no idea there was a need to disinfect seeds!! 😮 Great info and im loving the stormy background! Its my fav weather! I even saw a rainbow! Great vid thanks!

[@peterelfesphotograph]

A million thank you's.. you saved my raised gardens.. and potted plants. 🙂

[@KaraLainne]

Love how you address this. I also would like to point out that classifications of Good vs Bad is way too black and white. Even natural agents that are classified as BAD, are used medicinally in certain situations in particular doses or ways. So technically it's not BAD you just have to know how to use certain agents and its applications. Just like crossing the street, or driving a car, or using a knife. You have to develop skills and knowledge on how to interact and do or use these things. Not go through life avoiding interacting and using these things because of the potential dangers associated with them.

[@mssixty3426]

We could have used this information several months ago when we were dealing with fungus gnats, but it's great information for future use! Many thanks! I also enjoyed your pond build video.

[@Flyingpenthouse]

How did you get rid of the gnats?

[@evelynwashington6658]

I have been listening to this brother for 5 years👍🏿

[@JulieMelberg]

This is very helpful to know! I put house plants outside in the summer and am watching for critters they may bring in when I relocate them back into the house for the winter. I'll remember this idea if it's needed!

[@walterdoyle3861]

I use hydrogen peroxide almost every week for the roots, they love it, it’s double oxygenated water! I’ve brought plants that did not have a chance and brought them to just amazing plants from seed to harvest!

[@jaytee2642]

Funny that you made a point of clarifying that your background was not a green screen...because I had actually been wondering if it was!😄 Beautiful and moody.👍🏻

[@AdMBandLeader]

Hydrogen peroxide is contained in good quantity in rain water. That's the reason why plants grow and thrive better in the rainy season. Even soaking oneself in rain water seasonally keeps the body properly oxygenated and cleanses skin pores the natural way.

[@dorokaiyinvil5705]

That's cool

[@MrCt88zzz]

Also ozone is provided after rain with thunders. Nature think before us about everything

[@debrafuller5693]

Thanks🤔 😊

[@louisecamm9058]

Wow 😊

[@MissionaryForMexico]

Actually rain water is full of nitrogen that is why your yard will grow fast after a long hard rain!

[@stalkingtiger777]

If you're worried about chemical preservatives in the peroxide, buy the food grade stuff. They just have shorter shelf lives so use them quickly.

[@seekingtruth1110]

I have food grade from 2020 and it's still working. I store it under a cabinet out of sunlight.

[@christinemccoy4471]

Store in freezer

[@brytefame]

if you store it in the freezer it will last a long time. put it in a sealable bag, like a zip lock one. i buy it by the half gallon and it will last a long time and stay potent.

[@LesaLegit]

Omg! So happy to hear that works in knats in potted pots! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrOldclunker]

I always enjoy your videos as you do a lot of research. I was plagued with fungus gnats in my seedling starters and this will be a great help.

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

Research and testing takes the most amount of work in my videos. Sometimes, there are some things I have to test and try myself before adding in the videos!

[@itatane]

I'm in the same boat. I bought some supposedly reputable organic potting mix from a couple different manufacturers to start my plants. I didn't realize until too late that the soil was full of gnats and fungus.

[@ericapaul7989]

@@itataneyou can also bake the soil…whenever I buy a product I haven’t tried yet, I bake it first to kill off any bugs or mold..or anything bad for my plants.

[@vbartrum9172]

​@@ericapaul7989how long do you bake it and at what temperature, if I might ask?

[@BrendaBodwin]

My family has been using it for a few generations. But, we do 4 parts water, 1 part peroxide. We also use baking soda, apple cider vinegar, asprin, dawn dishsoap, ground cinnamon, ground clove, neem leaf powder, and plain Tums crished to powder too. No problems, no issues.

[@MrThingummy]

Hydrogen peroxide commonly also has stabilisers such as phosphoric acid in the mix. That is NOT a problem as it just becomes phosphate fertiliser, but it will slightly acidify the soil (as does peroxide anyway), or damage the leaf.

[@swankyjrgurl1651]

This is correct however food grade does not and is the recommended type for plant use. Make sure ur ratios are exact. I use 1/2 cup of H²0² per gallon of water for healthy plants and germinating. Or 1cup per gallon for fungus on plants. Have used this ratio for 3 years and my plants and lawn are epic!

[@betsywallace1491]

Excellent video. Beautiful view. Thank you for sharing your skills and wisdom.

[@rogerfoster3997]

I have always used it to germinate hard to sprout varieties like peppers, spinach, kale & such at a mix of 2 tablespoons of 3% to 1 cup of water soaked into paper towels that the seeds are placed in in between two Styrofoam plates & placed in a warm location like on a fridge or heat mat, I check them every day & keep the paper towel wet & most varieties will sprout in 2 to 4 days as oppose to 7 to 14 days in soil trays. I have also used it directly on plants in a stronger ratio with a spray bottle to combat spider mites & other pest both in indoor grow tents & in the outdoor garden

[@carlosrobbins9178]

This guy is awesome. He really knows how to keep my interest. And he seems trustworthy. I wish he'd gone to medical school. He could be my doctor!

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

My parents wanted to send me to medical school, I can't stand to see blood lol

[@drwgisblaidd2650]

@@DaisyCreekFarms I told Mom, I'll sign my name Like a Doctor, it'll have to do....

[@marialawson4971]

He looks like a doctor. Probably is ..

[@trulylynn9941]

You have the best videos here on KZbin! Thank you my friend.

[@user-im6nt6jp2h]

Good video. In regular peroxide they add extra toxic chemicals to preserve it. Food grade 3% is better.

[@truefigmandu1810]

The lay of the land in your video reminds me of the west Texas farm where I was raised. We would look forward to approaching rain clouds like those in the background. A good shower today would mean cotton planting in a few days.

[@josieanonymous961]

Thank you for that information, I was getting ready to use as a prevention because I had a couple of yellow leaves on a couple of my plants. I'm a new container gardener it's great to be able to find so much information on the web... 😊

[@gcnewd]

Thank you. I will try this for my house plants. I currently use it to keep water clean in my water tanks

[@yvonnedaily252]

I was listening to you AND watching the sky behind you...yes it is stunning to see it changing as you spoke...could tell there was some heavy rain involved with the he very dark clouds only to be rewarded with that partial and very colorful rainbow 🌈 these are a gardeners/farmers gifts to witness...thank you for all the HP instructions and sharing the beauty 🌄🌈🕊️☮️

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

I was running inside when it rained and coming out when it stopped to make the video. It was beautiful! A reward indeed!

[@stooges1951]

Thank you for your knowledge and information, its appreciated!

[@kevinmichaelc]

Wow-watched your hydrogen peroxide video from 5 years ago and now this one and feel like I teleported 5 years into the future. Thank you so much for your insight in these videos, can’t wait to try this!

[@MauiS58]

You are the best! I am new to gardening and always refer to you for the best info thank you

[@bigrich6750]

Good stuff! I’ve seen lots of videos about using HP but none talked about the downsides of doing so.

[@hollish196]

If you added aged manure annually or semi-annually with standard compost,, would this help compensate for the hydrogen peroxide depleting the soil? I would assume a heavy top dressing every fall would be sufficient to balance the loss of nutrients. Let me know if this seems reasonable. Of if there is another, better way to adjust this imbalance. Thanks for this great video!

[@deborahcampbell9602]

5:42 check out that RAINBOW 🌈 WOW!

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

:)

[@susandickerson8863]

Wow! Background is amazing with rainbow coming in. Beautiful.

[@anapaulacrawford5837]

I knew about this but not well informed just like you did ..thank you ! I will probably use it for pests.

[@rickytorres9089]

Looks like it's ideal use cases is for either very major soil pests' issues, accidental degrading composting as mentioned or to scarify seeds chemically.

[@trishkcmo3683]

Also fungus control on plants.

[@donnabrooks1173]

I really enjoyed this video and learned a lot However that rainbow was also stunning!!

[@jpeood32]

thanks, looks like I won’t be using in the garden but on my garden tools

[@karenlittlejohn1864]

I used hydrogen peroxide on my rose 🌹 bush and it worked. I spray on the leaves. Thank you

[@truthseekerofYHVH]

Thank you for this video! I use hydrogen peroxide in my everyday skincare routine, to include using as an oral rinse. It especially works great as a facial toner. But not once did I think to use it in my garden. I find this video to be super helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@obstramantra]

The fabrication of this product is very polluant .... If you love your garden stop it ....

[@McAwesome363]

Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizer. You want to be applying reducing agents like ascorbic acid to the skin. Oxidative stress is a major cause of skin aging and cancer.

[@firstnamelastname6193]

@@obstramantra this person literally just said they don't use it in their garden but as a skincare routine.

[@obstramantra]

@@firstnamelastname6193 And ?? It still a big shit for the planet ... You will understand one day ?????

[@obstramantra]

@@firstnamelastname6193 Oh but sorry "skincare routine" is so much important ....

[@sarahliberman5882]

I love your content!! I hate what u r going through with KZbin. I was so very sad to watch and learn about the problem. KZbin needs to step up. Is there no way to trace who it is who is attacking your channel? All my best to you. I really hope that you will not close your channel.

[@tanasuter5777]

Great clarification re chemicals, Jag. It is important for us to understand the important differences among them. Thank you!

[@melissaschloneger9902]

It sounds like the best place to use. It would be in a seed starting area or in a greenhouse.

[@doreenmangru3490]

I’ve learnt so much from you - keep your advice coming. I do love your videos

[@annalisajones-hurtado9141]

You are so fortunate to live in such a lovely place! Thank you for your tips and motivation for a better life. Much love to you and yours ❤

[@andreaberryman5354]

I have rust and blight, so baking soil. Peroxide on soil surface to prevent blight. BUT-I am hoping to introduce enteromycorrhyzoa to coat my plant roots to protect them from blight.

[@Monkchip]

Hi Jag! Nice rainbow @5:41 I'm going to use some diluted H2O2 this year in the garden. Thanks for the helpful information ℹ️

[@sixoh_diesel5662]

Its as if God was giving his stamp of approval on this video!

[@Chris-op7yt]

it is oxidizing and may injure plants...i use potassium bicarbonate with whiteoil, which is a safe antifungal and pesticide and also feeds plant with potassium, with little to none bad effects. Never had gnat problems on indoor plants as soon as i changed from using bark based potting mix, which does not drain well.

[@msavina9129]

I loved the rainbow Jag. California has had a wicked winter this year, huh? I hope the growing season will be good for ya.

[@Kit-ow1vi]

So what about diatomaceous earth? I have a big problem with hornworms and was told mixing it into my soil would take care of the eggs that might be in the soil

[@tricia1234gm]

I used this as it was supposed to kill fungus gnats around my bonsai tree. It killed my tree!! I was absolutely gutted. 2 days after I put the wretched stuff on my plant the leaves withered and died! I mixed it to the exact measurements and treated my tree as directed. it never recovered.

[@jimmyponds5504]

Look at the beautiful rainbow! Good information, too!

[@onedazinn998]

I tried cinnamon to kill fungus gnats but I'll give this a shot :) thank you!

[@amarissimus29]

3% is a ridiculous waste of money if you have other options. In my area 30% is at least 10 times cheaper than 3%. The only catch is that you have to figure out how to get your hands on some water as well. If you can manage it, the choice is obvious.

[@amourah3132]

What? I think you got that backwards....3% hydrogen peroxide is about a dollar a bottle. What are you talking about...Mejnoona...

[@usarian]

THANK YOU! I'm growing Calypso cucumbers indoors in a container, but the soil is absolutely infested with fungus gnats. Sounds like I need to get some hydrogen peroxide.

[@claudiacatalan830]

Great video thank you. Can you video you said you were going to provide the link to how to use hydrogen peroxide to get rid of fungus gnats at the end but that’s not the video that came up. Can you please send me the link to that video? Thank you

[@MaheshSane]

I have about 7 large garden beds about 12 ft by 4 ft and a few of them 20 ft. by 4 ft.. How can I sterilize these beds? Every year I plant cucumbers or bottle gourds and their leaves and vine catch diseases. I was thinking of sterilizing my soil before planting my seedlings this year. What is the bestt approach?

[@dr.masquesretroelixir5360]

Thank you. We all fail at things the trick is to fail faster and move on!

[@TheAnalyticalObservers]

I'm glad to finally see a culli like me doing gardening videos.

[@StoychoKostadinov-e8t]

We grow plants on the balcony and save soil for next year. Is it OK to use peroxide to disinfect it and mixed it afterwards with pure compost before planting?

[@goodday23456]

I 🤔 think I would just use hydrogen peroxide only when I had a pest or mold problem, and I think I would use much less than 1.1, unless I really had a problem. My question is vinegar and water?

[@CherylLynnColwell]

I use raised bins in my greenhouse and have an infestation of gnats and aphids. After I use Hydrogen Peroxide, what can I do to replenish the soil microactivity? How long should I wait to re-introduce new living microbes? Thanks so much for this info!

[@nadnavlis240]

Hydrogen Peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen very quickly, so you can repopulate with good microbes the day after applying the H2O2. The best way to quickly introduce good microbes is to brew up a batch of actively aerated compost tea. There are lots of videos on KZbin demonstrating how to do it. If you don't want to do that, any good finished compost or aged manure application is a good source of microbes. It just takes a little longer.

[@RyanKohara]

Buddy, love the content. Please equalize the audio volume. Thanks

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

Thanks, will do!

[@ReapWhatYouSowGardening]

Does isopropyl alcohol do anything in the garden

[@Bruno_2]

Stunning background indeed, for a bit I thought it was a green screen, great contrast, almost looks like HDR video. As for the hydrogen peroxide, I tried spraying it on a small fruit tree that has fungus problems for some 2 weeks and it didn't seem to be effective, have been trying neem oil too and not seeing improvement either, so far...

[@makaylaforbes6719]

I think ill try using hydrogen peroxide this year. I get those whitefly caterpillars and aphids, and that might help lessen the damage

[@debrafuller5693]

Thank you for sharing,really helpful!

[@sallycostello4325]

That rainbow is awesome!

[@sheliadean9548]

Wow, thank you for sharing this information with us. I sure didn't know this.

[@suripoonamgahunia5694]

Hi Jag, i live in Milton Ontario Canada, our gardening Zone is 6. I am a newbie and will be starting my first vegetable garden in May after first frost date. I have small garden space and I built few raised garden beds. I will be filling the beds with dry twigs n garden soil. Is it save to use vegetable kitchen scraps, chopped Banana peels, coffee grinds n washed egg shells with organic garden soil? How can I make my own soil mix? I appreciate and value your expert advise. Thank You. WaheGuru Ji Bless You! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@eleanorerosanova7538]

Thank you, Rainbow behind you !! (5:42)😊💐🦋

[@minnieivey8636]

I have rust fungus on my apple tree!!! Would peroxide kill this??????????????????????? ❤❤❤❤❤Love ❤

[@santhikonda4533]

Jag, please do a video or two about how to replenish our soils after all these rains in california

[@rezinagazi3574]

Thanks for the information. What a lovely clouds and the beautiful rainbow behind you. Just love it ❤

[@llvn11]

That is one beautiful view behind you

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

:)

[@lola8590]

I had a real problem with aphids last year. I’ll try the 8:1 peroxide this summer!

[@Earthy-Artist]

Love the hydrogen peroxide info! {*Just one small thing, I listen to your videos with headphones on and when the volume in your video changes drastically from high to low throughout each video it really hurts my ears. I'm often doing other things while listening and can't just stop what I'm doing just to constantly adjust the volume. Consistent volume throughout the videos would be greatly appreciated : }

[@josieanonymous961]

I used some soil, I guess you would call it from my daughter who has a lot of horses and I believe my planting medium is horse poop, although it looks good it's very dense. I should have probably mixed some Peat or other soil with it, plants look OK but I hope I don't get root rot or something later. What do you think?

[@shelleypenn7577]

Thank you. How much peroxide and water should be used for my lilac bushes blight?

[@KennethColeStatenIsland]

What is your opinion on using vegetable peel tea on my tomato seedlings? Carrots, potatoes etc.

[@ziggyustar3137]

Best use inside in containers... got ya thanks

[@servofyah4392]

What is the best fungicide for plants?

[@melissajenkins9960]

So I have a spider plant I’m trying to save from root rot and it’s an indoor plant. They don’t need to be watered as often. Can I use HP every time I water it? I do have organic fertilizer liquid that I can add to the soil.

[@dr.masquesretroelixir5360]

Thanks, for the help. Revisiting from last year(couldn’t remember the ratio) 🤘🏻

[@CapricaSoul]

To disinfect salmons in growfarms in the ocean they use enourmous amounts of hydrogen peroxide.... no respect for the ocean life. Anyway, great tips for indoor containers. Thanks!

[@82Julian]

Very thanks jag....i see this channel for a long time 👍 you are a great person!! thanks

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

I appreciate that!

[@pn4091]

Could you please do a video on how to reuse potting compost ? I am trying to grow veg first time in containers and in the past grown lots of flowers in my otherwise patio slabbed garden . Thanks

[@kHanSolo69]

Can you just re-introduce good fungi?

[@robynbuttsworth5590]

thankyou, so if i use hydrogen peroxide with that help control blight problem

[@faustinae3927]

Thank you for the video. I saw the ratio is 1/29?

[@Istinaprotivmanipulacija]

Hi. To prevent mold in soil with microgreens solutions ratio is also 8 part of water 1 part od hydrogen 3% ? And how often to spray plants/soil with that ??

[@vilmaduquaine8121]

What ratio for trees that have fungus? Thank you

[@nilaedoo5509]

Thank you for sharing this video 🍍

[@brucegarrison4999]

Thank you for all of your great knowledge

[@oakleyjack7600]

If your plant is struggling and you are worried about killing good bacteria in the soil, can you pull the plant out , wash most of the dirt away and soak the plant roots in the H2o2 solution. ? Then replant

[@TonyEnoEnosltd]

Hi , love your videos, what about indoor fruit tree flowers dropping? how to keep them from dropping without bearing fruits?

[@humanehumanity]

Than vahad veer howaftrr u sing h202 do you re-add good microbiomes to the plants?

[@Lovelygreens]

So hydrogen peroxide kills soil life - including good fungal networks and worms. Insect life, including native pollinators, and insects that are food for other wildlife, and has the potential to burn your plants. For nearly all the cases presented for using it, there's also a less toxic way to handle the situation.

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

It kills microbial (bacterial) and fungal life. It does not kill earthworms and insects. It's not for all situations only if there is a need to use it like a medicine.