Also hot dog water

  • @PineRune
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    2 months ago

    Just use pasta/rice water to water your plants. They will enjoy the extra nutrients.

    Edit: maybe not, I’m not a scientist.

    • Sunoc
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      272 months ago

      I was wondering about this because that seems like a good idea upfront, but apparently:

      • The extra minerals and stuff is a very minor benefit for plants and will not substitute for fertilizer.
      • If you put salt or seasoning in the boiling water, don’t use it for plants.
      • The starch might also promote mold / bacteria growth.
    • @[email protected]
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      142 months ago

      Pasta water is in fact an excellent thing to save… As a cooking ingredient.

      Specifically, what you can do is freeze it in an ice cube tray, and then store the cubes in a Ziploc. A handful of cubes added to a soup, stew, stock or sauce will give it a smoother, more silky texture thanks to all the starch.

    • @Eheran
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      102 months ago

      Not sure if this is actually a good idea, either for inside or outside plants. The stuff that is dissolved in the water (mostly starch) does not help the plant at all, but it help microorganisms and they do not need to be good for the plant. Like mold.

      • @PineRune
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        2 months ago

        I will not need this advice, and continue to do whatever I want. Thank you, though.

        Edit: /s

        • CrolishGrandma
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          42 months ago

          Oh damn, you gave advice, someone added some meaningful insight and context, and you just shut it all down like that? Rough.

          • @PineRune
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            22 months ago

            I forgot the sarcasm tag, please forgive me :(

            • @HappycamperNZ
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              42 months ago

              Too late, down you go.

              • @PineRune
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                • @HappycamperNZ
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                  22 months ago

                  Pretty accurate assessment of your future karma. Is it still called karma?

                  Who knows, upvote