This ingredient is the secret to growing plants and it costs nothing

You probably already know the trick of putting aspirin in flower water to keep them fresh longer.

However, according to a study from the University of Rhode Island (USA), acetylsalicylic acid , i.e. aspirin , is not only useful with cut plants, but can improve their immune system by making them grow bigger, and stronger .

The researchers dissolved 4 aspirin tablets in 4 liters of water, spraying the solution on a group of plants every 3 weeks. At the end of the season, the plants treated with aspirin had grown more and were stronger, as they were more resistant to microorganisms and fungi.

This treatment has proven even more effective on solanaceous plants such as potatoes and tomatoes.

There are various ways to harness the power of aspirin on plants , and we list the best ones below.

As a rooting agent : Soak the cuttings for 3-4 hours in distilled water with 1 aspirin. This action acts as a disinfectant, protecting the cuttings from mold and activating growth.

As a growth accelerator : dilute 1 aspirin in a liter of water and spray the solution on the plants every 3 weeks. Do not overdo the quantities, as the plant could suffer.

To germinate seeds : Soak the seeds in the aspirin-water solution before planting.

On the soil : to avoid having to dilute the aspirin, you can place the tablets directly in the soil, about 15 cm from the plant, and then water regularly