Sharing Egg and Pumpkin Water with Plants: Unexpected Growth Boost!

[wolfgang85]

So I think everyone knows that after you cook your eggs you save the water for your plants. Yesterday i cooked up a little pumpkin (“whole” in my instant pot 6 min natural release) that i had left over from Halloween. I thought why not share that water with my snake plant. I swear it grew 2 inches and went a lovely dark green. Love my iPot.

 

[kevm]

What an amazing idea! I have several and one of my snakes is huge. Almost as tall as I am. I struggle getting the right nutrition for it so I'm going to try this.

 

[saundra01]

Never thought about that. What a waste not to use it.

 

[kevm]

@saundra01 Especially since we have to haul water where we live. It's pricey! I cringe every time I pour some down the drain.

 

[jasminsolivan]

I didn’t know that..

 

[lecrae2]

Did you use the pumpkin water or after cooking the pumpkin you cooked the eggs?

 

[truthseeker4444]

@lecrae2 use the water from either.

 

[lecrae2]

@truthseeker4444 thanks

 

[wolfgang85]

@lecrae2 not both at the same time but you could.

 

[brownrecluse2470]

Good to know.

 

[sirface]

I did not ever hear this! Thanks for sharing!

 

[katiemate]

@cramoisi

 

[hoctienganh]

Milk and water mixed together and eggshells too are all good for plants.

 

[thyron291]

@romasokll

 

[obeythe84th]

I didn't KNOW about this. Thanks for sharing. Will keep it in mind for the next time. To save the water from things like eggs and pumpkins etc.

 

[lifetips]

Did not know

 

[jolson]

I water my snake plant with left over coffee and tea, they love it

 

[calicobasinbelle]

Whoa, never thought of using the water on my plants. Thank you

 

[trishshaw]

Great suggestion. Thanks!

 

[sidhe54]

I soak banana peels in water for a day and use that to water - great nitrogen/phosphorous boost! Love these tips!