Borax

Price range: 3,00 € through 10,00 €

Sodium tetraborate containing boron.

Boron is one of the most important micronutrients required for healthy plant growth and development. The product is intended for garden crops, vegetables, fruit trees, shrubs and other crops during the growing season.
Although plants need very little boron, a boron deficiency in soil can seriously affect plant growth and yield.
– Important for maintaining the balance of sugars and starch and for transferring sugars and carbohydrates from leaves to other plant organs.
– Supports flower and pollen formation and seed productivity.
– Required for normal cell division, nitrogen metabolism and protein formation. Boron is essential for plant growth, yield and seed development and also promotes the movement of water and nutrients through plants.

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Use

At low concentrations, boron compounds are used as micronutrients in fertilisers; at higher concentrations, they are used as herbicides, algicides and other pesticides.
Apply borates directly to soil, where they dissolve in moist conditions and are absorbed by plant roots. The amount used as a soil fertiliser varies according to the crop, application method, rainfall, and the lime and organic-matter content of the soil.
Leaves can also be sprayed because some plants absorb boron better through their leaves and this is the best fertilisation method.
If plants are stunted, their leaves are dry at the tips or they do not flower, dissolve 5 tablespoons of borax in 5 L of water, add a few drops of potassium humate as an emulsifier, and spray the leaves and stems evenly.
To extend the life of cut flowers, add borax to the vase and mix thoroughly with water.
For weed control, prepare a solution of 4 tablespoons of borax in 2 L of water and spray the weeds.
For insect control: against wasps, prepare a borax solution in water at a ratio of 10:1 and spray it on the nest after dark, when the insects are less active. Against ants or cockroaches, prepare a 1:1 mixture of borax and icing sugar; flour may also be added. Sprinkle it where the insects are active.

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in a closed, labelled container away from young children and pets. Ventilate the room during cleaning.

Work safety
Borax is a strong chemical that irritates the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Wear protective clothing, rubber gloves and safety goggles. Avoid direct contact with the eyes and skin. Do not inhale or swallow.