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Post by plocket on Mar 3, 2007 18:08:56 GMT 1
If I keep and cool the water that I've cooked my vegetables in, is it any good for watering on my houseplants?
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Post by The witch on Mar 3, 2007 18:37:37 GMT 1
That's an interesting question Plocket - I suppose it would be OK if you don't use salt in your cooking water.  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Mar 3, 2007 18:50:42 GMT 1
I wouldnt but it would be alright outside, theres the risk of a bit of a stink if you use it indoors. I have thrown potato water on the borders etc, and its done no harm.  |
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Post by plocket on Mar 3, 2007 19:18:24 GMT 1
I don't use salt The witch but I've made a note of your comment re smells Sweetleaf - thanks both of you. I just always feel so bad just chucking the water down the drain! Perhaps I'll save that recycling idea for when it's hot and we really need the water - at the moment the garden isn't exactly gasping!!!;D
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Post by sweetleaf on Mar 3, 2007 19:31:32 GMT 1
You could use the water to make gravy or reduce it with some herbs for veg stock and freeze it in an ice cube tray.....
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Post by plocket on Mar 3, 2007 19:36:28 GMT 1
Mmmm - I don't think I'm that desperate Sweetleaf ;D
I might just water my garden with it - I've lots of outside containers that need watering after all! ;D I already water them with the fishtank water when I clean that out!
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 3, 2007 20:05:01 GMT 1
I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be quite beneficial to use cooking water actually - it might retain some minerals and trace elements still - but it would stink in the house! Maybe in the summer when your house plants are outside for a while...my Nan always watered her plants with the cold tea from the teapot and they thrived although she was really mean to them in other ways (freezing cold in winter, dust...)!
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Post by plocket on Mar 3, 2007 21:54:28 GMT 1
Oh I already water my houseplants with leftover tea - if there is any!!! Thanks 4P - the veggie water will stay outside  |
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Post by seanmckinney on Mar 17, 2007 10:55:59 GMT 1
If you chuck a lot of water then talk to your water company, a lot of water charges are for 'sewage' treatment and ypur 'chucked' water wouldn't be being treated. I believe some koi keepers get a discount/rebate because they do water changes that are presumably meant to be dumped on the garden. I doubt a water company would give you a dsicount but you never know.
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