Get healthy and strong plants even without resorting to fertilizers or chemicals. Let’s see how.
There is a natural ingredient that we often throw away to make the plants in our garden or living room look more lush than ever. Below, we explain how to use it to keep healthy plants in sight.
Healthy plants: a feast for the eyes
Following the various lockdowns, a study has shown that more and more people have turned to caring for plants and greenery. Even those who do not have much space, in fact, have not given up buying some seedlings to spread on their windowsills or in their living room. This has happened because it has been proven that caring for plants helps to relax tensions. In addition, some indoor plants (and not indoor plants) can also have beneficial effects on the air we breathe in our homes. Some, in fact, are even able to absorb formaldehyde and other dangerous substances, commonly contained, for example, in paints. However, it is not always possible to grow your plants lush and healthy. This can happen for several reasons. One of them is poor fertilization . Not everyone has a green thumb and is able to figure out when to fertilize and how. Fortunately, there are natural ingredients that are very powerful for our plants. Let’s discover one that is even stronger than water.
The strongest ingredient in water
The strongest ingredient in water to use on our plants is actually water-based and we usually throw it away because we don’t know what to do with it. This is rice cooking water which, with its properties, can be very beneficial for vegetables. It is a white, more or less thick liquid that we usually throw down the sink. This is because we are not aware that it is very rich in nutrients, which is used in agriculture for a dual purpose. The first is to hydrate the plant. Secondly, to nourish it because it is rich in minerals (potassium, magnesium, etc.) that help plants grow stronger, healthier and faster. In addition, rice water also contains carbohydrates and starches that soil microorganisms need to do their job.
To use it, you need to put some rice in a container filled with water. It should be rinsed thoroughly with water , using your hands, rubbing it. Alternatively, you can use the cooking water. The next operation will be to filter the water with a strainer to remove the rice. With this water, water your plants at least three times a week . Especially in summer, watering with rice water should be done after five in the evening. This way, there will be less evaporation and the soil will absorb all the nutrients useful for the plants.
