Description. As a food preservative, sodium benzoate (NaC 6 H 5 CO 2) seems to be the most commonly used salt of benzoic acid. In its raw form, it appears as a white crystalline powder. In chemistry, the term salt is not what we generally think of when we hear salt.odium benzoate is a very common food preservative. It is used in soft drinks, pickles, fruit juices and salad dressings. In the UK, Diet Coke has dropped Sodium Benzoate. It seems that because of the amount of bad publicity surrounding the use of sodium benzoate (see below), many companyâs are looking for alternatives.
All roses grow best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil that's rich in organic matter. Make sure your roses get at least six hours of direct sun a day; if they get less light, the plants won't bloom as well and will be more susceptible to attack from pests and diseases.ore Planting Tips. Make sure you water your roses well after you plant them -- especially if you plant them in summer as they're most susceptible to drying out the first few weeks in your garden. Lay a 2- to 3-inch-deep layer of mulch over the soil around your roses.
Here is the key ingredients to growing a healthy, productive rose plant, whether grown singularly or in a rose garden. 1  1. Plenty of Sunshine: This is the first and foremost ingredient 2  . 3. Provide plenty of nutrients: Roses consume significant amounts of nutrients. 3  4. Pour on the Water: Roses like lots of water.