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Is it possible to water the garden with rusty water: advice and misconceptions
19.06.2023 19:12
Updated: 27.06.2023 09:20
The main thing for a gardener is to have a supply of water, and what kind of water it is is a secondary question.
When filling various reservoirs for future use, summer residents often collect water in metal barrels. Sometimes, after this, they have to use rusty water. But not everyone knows how harmful or useful this is.
What's good
They say that such water is saturated with iron, which is exactly what plants lack.
This is true, but plants do not need iron in large quantities, and in clearly red water its concentration is high.
What's wrong
1. There is an opinion that regular watering with rusty water damages the soil. There is a high probability of fungus spreading, which will eventually result in the appearance of rot.
2. It is important to remember the quality of the vegetables, berries and fruits grown. For example, if you water cucumbers with rusty water, they will absorb everything that was in the liquid.
As a result, far from the most useful substances can enter the human body with food.
3. In addition, much depends on the iron content in the soil itself. Therefore, it is not advisable to get carried away.
You can water with rusty water
If yellowish-white spots appear on the leaves, this is chlorosis.
In this case, rusty water becomes a kind of medicine. Summer residents say that after such watering, plants quickly regain their former appearance.
