The Cannabis Growers Guide to Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide and Cannabis​

Hydrogen peroxide and cannabis have a unique relationship, particularly when it comes to the use of a hydrogen peroxide solution in cannabis cultivation. The common perception of hydrogen peroxide is as an antiseptic stashed away in the medicine cabinet or as a hair coloring agent. However, the idea of applying hydrogen peroxide to cannabis plants leaves many puzzled. This confusion dissipates once they start cultivating cannabis and encounter challenges that require innovative solutions. In such scenarios, hydrogen peroxide can be an excellent solution for many problems associated with cannabis cultivation, when used appropriately.

Hydrogen Peroxide​

Hydrogen peroxide, or H2O2, is widely used as an oxidizer, a bleaching agent, and a disinfectant. It can be used as a mouth sanitizer or for ear cleaning. In addition, it has numerous industrial applications around the household. Most hydrogen peroxide solutions sold have a peroxide concentration that typically ranges from 3 to 6%. However, you can find peroxide solutions with a higher peroxide percentage, up to 35% concentration, in certain places.

Using hydrogen peroxide for marijuana​

Cannabis cultivation can be both rewarding and challenging. The fruits of your labor are potent, sticky buds, but achieving this is not always straightforward. As any experienced cannabis grower knows, numerous issues can arise during the growth process. The key to maintaining plant health and promoting root growth is meticulous cleaning. Ensuring a clean grow environment and controlling what enters and exits it can help prevent common problems like root rot, thereby fostering a healthy root system.

Hydrogen peroxide can be used when growing marijuana for the folllowing:​

• Pest infestations
• Root rot
• Fungal infections
• Bacterial disease

Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro in cannabis cultivation, you're bound to face challenges. New growers often encounter a host of problems, but as they tackle these issues, they learn that prevention is crucial. Some of the most common issues include root rot, pests, bacterial diseases, and fungal infections. If you find yourself dealing with these issues, hydrogen peroxide can be your ally. It serves as an antibacterial, pesticide, and antifungal agent, and it also provides aeration properties through decomposition. Under normal conditions, hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen, which can be extremely beneficial for oxygen-deprived soil and in treating root rot in cannabis. Hydrogen peroxide can be used as a foliar spray or as a watering solution for cannabis plants, but it's important to monitor the hydrogen peroxide dosage and application frequency to avoid damaging the plants.

• H202 Foliar spray- a hydrogen peroxide foliar spray is best suited for cannabis pests, bacteria, and fungi. It is prepared by mixing specific amounts of hydrogen peroxide and water in a dark plastic spray bottle to achieve the correct dilution.
• H202 Watering solution-hydrogen peroxide watering solutions are made by adding a specific dose of hydrogen peroxide to a water tank or container used to water your plants. A watering solution can help treat damage to roots as well as fight bacterial buildup in water tanks.

How much hydrogen peroxide for a cannabis plant?​

• H2O2 foliar spray, add 3 mL of H2O2 per gallon of H2O.
• For a maintenance foliar spray, add 1.5 ml of H2O2 per gallon of H2O.
• To treat root rot, add 15 mL of H2O2 per gallon of H2O daily until the problem is resolved.
• Standard and Warm Water Tank H2O2 Application - add 5 ml of H2O2 per gallon of H20
• For maintenance, add 2.5 ml h202 per gallon of H2O.

When using hydrogen peroxide to treat issues with cannabis plants, there are a few things to keep in mind. Primarily, you should be aware that using hydrogen peroxide could potentially harm the microbial life of your medium, including beneficial bacteria. Therefore, it's crucial to pay attention to the application rates to avoid causing more harm than good.

Also, using hydrogen peroxide to treat issues such as root rot is nothing more than a temporary fix. The oxygen the roots will receive is short-lived. If the problem is not remedied that caused it in the first place, chances are you can find yourself right back where you started from. In many instances, hydrogen peroxide should only be used as a last resort to treat root rot.

When it comes to hydrogen peroxide, make sure that you respect it. Don't try getting all Bill Nye science Guy with it. You should never boil or heat hydrogen peroxide. If you were to do so, you would find out it becomes highly unstable and explosive. It's also a good idea to keep any kind of flame away from hydrogen peroxide.

Make sure to store it away from sunlight. A cool dark place is the best when it comes to good storage for hydrogen peroxide. Light will degrade the chemical composition of hydrogen peroxide, which is why it is most commonly sold in dark brown plastic containers. You may think that hydrogen peroxide is completely safe but don't chance it.

When handling hydrogen peroxide and diluting it with water, wear rubber gloves to avoid burns on the skin, rashes, or other forms of irritation. Should undiluted hydrogen peroxide come into contact with your skin, be sure to rinse the area thoroughly.

Using hydrogen peroxide to help eliminate issues you face during cannabis cultivation may help get you through a grow. Ultimately the takeaway from this would be to learn how to prevent the same issues from ever occurring again. When hydrogen peroxide is used in ordering systems, it can help prevent bacterial buildup and work to achieve a clean irrigation system for cannabis plants.

As a foliar spray, it also makes a great preventive measure for fighting off pests and other issues. If you find yourself facing issues of root rot, bacterial diseases, pest infestations, or fungal infections while cultivating cannabis, chances are you're going to want to learn all you can about hydrogen peroxide and preventive maintenance to avoid these issues in the future.