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From Jorge Cervantes;
"Hydroden Peroxide (H2O2) is similar to water but carries an extra, unstable, oxygen molecule which can break down into a reactive atom and either attach itself to another oxygen atom or attack an organic molecule.
Used in horticulture, hydrogen peroxcide provides a host of benefits by cleansing water of harmful substances such as spores,dead oraganic material, and disease-causeing organisms while preventing new infections fro occuring. Itremoves the methane and organic sulfates often found in well water as well as removing chlorine from tap water.
Hydrogaen Peroxcide is especially useful in hydro, where over watering can ba a problem. It prevents oxygen depletion in the water around the roots, leading to better root growth. A solution of hydrogen peroxide can be used to stearlize seeds resulting in better germination rates.
Hydrogen peroxide is dangerous at high concentrations (35%) and will damage skin, clothing ,and most anything it contacts. Lower concentrations (3%) will still need to be diluted before use, though they are not as toxic to the gardner."
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