All living things, humans, animals and plants need water to live. When we talk about watering plants with water, we turn on the tap and add water to the plants, but the best water for watering plants naturally is definitely rainwater because it is neutral and pure, however it doesn't always rain. The recommended thing is to collect the water in containers when it rains and water the plants the next day.
Plants can also be watered with mineral water, likewise the water used to wash vegetables and fruits is also recommended, but the water should be warm at room temperature. It is very important to know that in summer we should not water the plants when the sun is very hot, to prevent the water from evaporating and burning the surface of the plants.
Tap water is the most widely used for watering plants, as it is a practical and economical resource. However, most of this water contains chlorine and lime, which is detrimental to the proper growth of our plants. To reduce the chlorine and lime content, it is possible to adopt different solutions, among them we have:
One way to solve at home is to add a few drops of vinegar or the juice of half a lemon in 10 liters of water. Both acidic substances neutralize excess lime.
To decrease the amount of chlorine in tap water, simply let it sit overnight. This substance evaporates naturally.
There are various liquid products and granules that are added to irrigation water to decrease lime concentration. After adding them, you should rest the water before using it. With these products, the lime is deposited at the bottom of the container.
Currently, most containers (plant watering can) have cartridges with ion exchangers that filter irrigation water and reduce its hardness, separating lime, chlorine and other substances harmful to plants.
When watering plants, keep these recommendations in mind so that your plants are kept in optimal conditions.
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