I don't know about in soil, but hydroponics shops sell hydrogen peroxide for
use in hydroponic gardening. I think it provides oxygen for the roots.

"jhultman" wrote in message
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Co-worker was asking me how my back felt after last weekends
marathon double dig session. Then proceeded to tell me he read
that one could obtain forty percent peroxide in gallon quantities
from a beauty supply shop. Dilute that down to eight percent and
condition the soil. Said plants will grow faster, healthier etc. etc.

I'm inclined to think it might kill of microbes and worms.

I'm definitely not going to do this. I amending the soil with all the
good
stuff.
Compost, mulch, composted manure and feel this will be more than
adequate.

But was wondering if this is snake oil or not.

Chemistry and I were not very good acquaintances back in the day.

Almost drying up here in the South SF Bay.
Off to the recycling center for more compost at lunch time. The
soil still clumps together.

Should have that compost tilled in and ready to plant this weekend.
Seed sprouts are now begging for their plot.

Jeff