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Do not throw away the rice water in a hurry. Whether it is boiled rice water or fermented rice water, it can become a natural nutrient for plants. However, the frequency of use needs to be controlled to avoid the soil becoming hard and attracting insects.
Yahoo (Yahoo) Shopping According to the report, don’t throw away the leftover rice water after cooking, washing or fermenting it. It is an excellent nutrient for indoor plants or vegetable garden crops. Some gardeners also use this rice water as a seed soak to promote germination. When using rice water to water crops, you can put it in a watering vase and pour it on the soil, or you can put it in a spray bottle and spray it on the leaves. However, it should be noted that no matter which method is used, it should not be used more than once a month, as the starch will accumulate, compacting the soil and attracting pests.
The water left over from cooking rice is the most starchy and this rice water is the best fertilizer for orchids and other carbohydrate-loving flowers. Fermented rice water is great for vegetable gardens because it promotes the growth of bacteria that increases nitrogen levels in the soil. It is great for tomatoes, eggplant, cabbage and other vegetable plants that absorb large amounts of nutrients from the soil. These microorganisms also increase the solubility of potassium and other nutrients, making them more readily available to plants in the garden.
Indoor green plants also appreciate the gentle nutritional supplement that any type of rice water provides. Succulents and spider plants especially love rice water, as do ferns grown indoors. If you grow a herb garden indoors, be sure to keep some rice water handy for them. Basil, mint and parsley planted in pots will definitely grow with this liquid fertilizer.
While the water in which the rice is cooked is good for plants, fermented rice water may work better, especially if you are growing leafy green brassicas such as cabbage. Like watering your flowers with whey, using fermented rice water naturally increases the amount of nutrients in your soil, as well as adds microorganisms that improve soil health in other ways.
A 2022 study published in the Journal of Agronomy reported that rice water fermented for three days could promote the growth and increase the yield of cabbage in the laboratory. The researchers observed a significant increase in the number of bacteria in the fermented rice water. These bacteria are believed to promote plant growth and improve the nutrient content of the soil, similar to traditional nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. The research team concluded that fermented rice water has great potential to promote the health of a variety of botanical plants.
You can try making a similar fermented fertilizer by boiling rice or soaking it in water for 30 minutes, and then letting the rice water sit for a few days. The longer the fermentation time, the more microorganisms beneficial to plants will be included. For optimal fermentation, fill a container three-quarters full with rice water, add four tablespoons of milk and one teaspoon of sugar. Let the microorganisms grow in the mixture for three days. Filter before using for watering vegetables, herbs and flowers.
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Because rice water contains light nutrients and starch, it can supply the energy needed by plants. It can also provide an environment for the growth of beneficial microorganisms and help improve the nutrition and absorption efficiency of the soil.
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Orchids, succulents, spider plants, ferns, and herbs such as basil, mint, and parsley are all suitable; Fermented rice water is especially suitable for vegetables such as cabbage, tomatoes, eggplant and cabbage.
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Whether you are watering the soil or spraying the leaves, it is advisable not to do it more than once a month, otherwise the starch will easily accumulate, causing the soil to become hard, affecting ventilation and even increasing the risk of pests and diseases.
