What water is safe for the garden?

[ericmark]

I know there is a water shortage, and even if as disabled I am allowed a hose pipe, that's not the point, I just want to keep new plants alive, and so what I need to know is what waste water is safe for plants?

Condensate from the AC is clearly OK, as to peeing in a bottle, worried about the smell so that out, in the main dishes done in a dishwasher, and the chemicals used are a bit harsh, and not easy to divert into a container to use on the garden.

As to normal washing up liquid, I assume OK as remember spraying it to get rid of pests.

But don't want the plants to die, but also don't want to use something which is bad for the environment. Like milk which has gone off for example. It's natural but is it safe to use to water plants?

 

[Wayners]

Washing up liquid will kill plants. Your supposed to wash it off with clean water if you use on plants and also water it down well before using.
I don't know about milk but I'll guess that will also kill plants.
Evolution. Water is best.
People used to use bath water but they never used the modern chemical soaps and liquids we do today.
Probably use my bath water in the garden maybe? but the wife's would kill every definitely. Bubble bath. Shampoo and bath bomb and other crap she throws in.
It's a toxic waste dump

 

[ericmark]

I would have to have a bath first, catching shower water not really an option.

 

[endecotp]

Washing up liquid will kill plants. Your supposed to wash it off with clean water if you use on plants and also water it down well before using.
I don't know about milk but I'll guess that will also kill plants.
Evolution. Water is best.
People used to use bath water but they never used the modern chemical soaps and liquids we do today.
Probably use my bath water in the garden maybe? but the wife's would kill every definitely. Bubble bath. Shampoo and bath bomb and other crap she throws in.
It's a toxic waste dump

I think that's all a bit pessimistic. Sure there's a lot of "crap" that some might like to put in their baths but I'd be surprised if it's genuinely "toxic crap".

I'd distinguish between trees & shrubs, which I'm pretty sure could survive any bath water, and seedlings, which would not like detergent. Most garden plants would be somewhere in between.

 

[Munroast]

just use bath water, a bit of soap you have washed yourself with won't make any dfi - have a couple of good pee's in the bath to add a bit of nitrogen to the water, (i would guess pee diluted at least 10:1 will be fine, its the salt in it what's a problem to plants)

 

[ericmark]

I think to have a bath so using gallons more water to a shower, so the water can go on the garden, may tick the box, but in real terms its just daft.

 

[ericmark]

The shed had to go and be replaced with steps, the wall of sleepers needed some breaking up, so the planter below it was a result. So this

set of plants, were selected. The box is not sealed, but under normal conditions the steps behind it on ash from the local steam trains should insure there is a dribble of water getting into the planter most of the time.

But once bought, one does not want to see new plants die. To the right of the rhubarb there is very little as yet, and it can wait until better weather for plants.

The old steps to left of last picture are to be removed, as no longer required, the handrails need another coat of varnish, and likely I will need to top up the ash as the steps settle. But all is now useable, and I look forward to first BBQ with the enlarged paved flat area.

I have put in a request for rain, and danced on the patio, but no results, as to how much water the new plants need not a clue. Once established, I can, I hope just leave them do their own thing. But until then, I it seems need to wet the babies head.

 

[Koolpc]

You could hire a plane to drop water on your garden!

 

[Odds]

View attachment 418738The shed had to go and be replaced with steps, View attachment 418737 the wall of sleepers needed some breaking up, so the planter below it was a result. So this View attachment 418739 set of plants, were selected. View attachment 418740 The box is not sealed, but under normal conditions the steps behind it on ash from the local steam trains should insure there is a dribble of water getting into the planter most of the time.

But once bought, one does not want to see new plants die. To the right of the rhubarb there is very little as yet, and it can wait until better weather for plants.

The old steps to left of last picture are to be removed, as no longer required, the handrails need another coat of varnish, and likely I will need to top up the ash as the steps settle. But all is now useable, and I look forward to first BBQ with the enlarged paved flat area.

I have put in a request for rain, and danced on the patio, but no results, as to how much water the new plants need not a clue. Once established, I can, I hope just leave them do their own thing. But until then, I it seems need to wet the babies head.

They look like geraniums but the picture is so small on my screen i'd have to find a bigger pair o' glasses to see 'em better!

No point in rain dancing - this is it til next month. Bask in the glory while you can.

 

[opps]

I guess, but am not sure, that pee in an open container will cease to smell after a day or two.

 

[ericmark]

You could hire a plane to drop water on your garden!

Would that be a fast jet, direct from the Mac loop?

 

[Koolpc]

Would that be a fast jet, direct from the Mac loop?

No, it would be from a Lancaster...

 

[Odds]

I guess, but am not sure, that pee in an open container will cease to smell after a day or two.

Would that be a fast jet, direct from the Mac loop?

I read those posts in line and had a funny moment.

 

[ericmark]

Over all, it's coming on nicely, but what will look like next year?