Can I water my green radish with tap water?

1. Can I use tap water for watering?

Absolutely. Because after being processed in the water plant, most of the harmful substances in the water will be removed and it can be used for growing flowers.

Moreover, this water also contains metal ions such as Ca ions, Mg ions and K ions. Plants can absorb these ions through their roots and use them for some physiological reactions. For example, magnesium is a component of photopigment. The magnesium absorbed from water can make the leaves of the plant greener. In addition, tap water contains trace amounts of sulfates, which can help plants grow better and faster.

2. Watering method

① To rehydrate it with tap water, it is best to connect the tap water in a container one day in advance and place it in the sun to dry.

② It is best to replenish water in the morning and evening, and not during the hot noon.

③ Before watering, observe the soil first. If the surface of the soil is darker in color and feels damp to the touch, you should not water it. Because the water in the flower soil has not dried up yet, if we add more water, it is likely to cause water accumulation in the soil, which will cause its roots to rot.

④ When watering, it is best to water slowly along the edge of the pot. Do not water too close to the roots or too fast.

3. Notes

①Because tap water contains not only the trace elements and minerals we need, it also contains some chlorine used for disinfection, which is not good for plants. Therefore, before replenishing water, we need to take out the water one day in advance and put it in the sun to allow it to evaporate quickly.

② Although tap water contains some trace elements and minerals that can help the growth of green radish, the content is not high. So we can't not give it extra fertilizer just because we use tap water.

③Because tap water is more convenient to use, flower lovers can try growing flowers with tap water.