Can You Water Plants With Carbonated Water? Soil Scientist Explains Why Plants Like Carbonated Water
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- One of the common questions I get from plant people is whether or not it's a good idea to water with carbonated water! Logic would say that the fizz of carbonated water would allow for better pore space. When you water plants with carbonated water you first want to make sure that it is warm temperature. Watering plants with carbonated or sparkling water provides some macronutrients. But it also can surprisingly help with the uptake of micronutrients. Studies show watering plants with sparkling water can result in a rapid increase in growth!
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Also for cheaper carbonated water try a soda stream like this. I find that these things last FOREVER geni.us/OWyWRr
I’m out 7th grade science fair way back in 1993 one of my class mates did and experiment to see what was better to water 4 house plants with: tap water, bottled distilled water, mineral water, or carbonated water. The carbonated water turned out to be the best one. I remember I was initially surprised mineral water wasn’t the best but then I thought about the CO2 and figured that the plant would benefit more from that over the minerals in the mineral water. It’s interesting to see this video almost 30 years later confirming her experiment.
Nice!
Interesting! I'm wondering if mixing waters my coax the uptake of the extra minerals in the mineral water now... Maybe a rotating use of CO2 water, regular water, and mineral water then perhaps regular again, then mineral... fascinating! Well worth the effort to study it.
I have probably binge listened to nearly all of your videos!! Fascinating!! I have learnt so much!! Just wish my brain could retain it all! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos and share all of your immense knowledge, you're a total plant hero superstar!! 🎉⭐️🦸♀️❤ (I'm in the UK by the way.) 🙂 x
Cool video! The really nice thing about carbonated water (carbonic acid), is that it doesn't stick around and build up in the soil-like you mentioned in the video, it gasses off. Opposingly, if you're using something like phosphoric acid, citric acid, etc to lower your pH, then those can build up in the soil over time and throw your acidity off (if you're not careful). I've used carbonated water, but I've got too many plants for it to be an economical option, so I switched back to a generic brand pH Down and I only use that once every 3rd or 4th watering. Carbonated did water work fine, but I didn't run an experiment to really compare growth with vs. without. Also...if a person is worried about diving the pH too low (into that 4.5 range), then they could always mix it 50:50 with regular water and end up somewhere safer and avoid any issues with extreme acidity (like nutrient toxicity)
yea exactly
You always tell me what I want to know. And then you tell me what I didn't know I wanted to know. Does it get any better?
Thank you.
Wow, interesting findings. Surprised about the actual benefits here. I had theorized that it would be the aeration that's a benefit. I've read about adding oxygen to water grown plants (which I also don't know it it makes sense; some claim fresh water is saturated enough) and made this connection to carbonated water for soil. Thank you very much for your research
that kind of what the one study said too. its hard to say because there are not a ton of studies
@uncertified goth Actually, adding oxygen to water-grown plants makes a lot of sense, because roots absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. That's why adding an air pump to a propagation vessel can significantly cut down propagation time. That's also why hydroponic setups have air pumps. Take a look at the root systems in hydroponic setups, they are incredible! Much more developed than in soil :)
If you don't infuse oxygen, it's recommended to replace the water regularly, as some of the oxygen will be used by the plant, and regardless of that, the amount of oxygen in water will reduce over time. Still, adding an air pump will cut down propagation time, I always use it for when I want something rooted fast
very informative, I recently considered watering my plants with left over carbonated water🤔 wish I had known this already. Thanks for sharing👏🏾👍🏾
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome information! I am going to try it! Thank you!
Awesome but let me know how it goes
@@GardeningInCanada I will,I have 2 Geraniums I just potted from cuttings, they are the same size, will be interesting to see what happens!
Nice let me know
Thanks for this - really helpful - i have a few citrus in pots and the soil is a bit sweet so will try some carbonated water to see if it helps them zing - i did try CW on an indoor orchid and it transformed it within weeks - foliage came back to life and flowered too. it wasn't dry had been watering with tap water previously. Also wanting to try CW with my seed raising mix for onions which apparently like a low ph - Glenn Sydney Aust.
Thank you, my Shefferella was on its last leaf and I have no idea what happened, the rest of my plants are fine but this one, so I'll give it a try to save it.
Maybe in the near future you can do a video about hydrogen peroxide food grade and what the difference is between regular hydrogen peroxide not food grade this would be a very great study to do we think more people would chime in to understand the differences and how the differences can be used one can be sprayed and one can be added to the roots why you shouldn't add both to the roots check it out for yourself it's very interesting things that you can find out about how the plant absorbs food grade hydrogen peroxide we think it would make a very good study we haven't seen too many other people doing these things
that is an awesome suggestion i love that
my mother always uses carbonated spring water to water her orchids - the jealous neighbours are the best recommendation, I think. Protips: sparkling water is also great for making pancakes LMAO
That's a great idea!
Oh great something else my husband is getting me 😂😂 I swear every video you post I need to get or do 🤷♀️ but my plants are doing so good so it works
HAHA uh oh
Excellent...more info than I expected. Maybe I missed it but whats best then...a just opened bottle of club soda with all the fizz or after the fizz is gone. I'm trying this on small potted spruce trees that like a slightly acidic well drained sandy soil. I graft on these trees and have to keep the soil fairly dry but not too dry...tricky. I see damaging effects on the grafts (almost next day) if the soil suddenly gets soaked. I've been told the roots completely shut down when the soil is soaked...could you please talk about this and whats happening with the plant?
Good excuse to finally get a soda stream!
I did try adding CO2 without the water by venting the CO2 from a sugar wash (sugar, water and yeast) and pushing the vent tube under the central mass of roots through a hole in the side of the pot. I first used this on my smallest 2 plants and when they outgrew my largest plant I started using it on all of them(caannabis plants)Ive been using a fast yeast in 1 gallon copntainers filtered through distilled water then to plants. Also using electroculture wich has kept me totally bug free in a spot that the last five years I could barely keep the white fly infestation in check. The healthiest plants I have ever had
Great, very informative video shared mam👍
Glad you liked it
@@GardeningInCanada 👍👍🙏🙏
In hydroponics we aim for a lower p.h , around 5.5 to 5.8 .
Luckily my local supermarket sells carbonated water with a p.h of 5.5 .
Thanks 😊
That’s perfect then!
Thank you! I have a few trees I’m growing from seed and since I have duplicates of the same type of tree I’m curious to do a side by side comparison 🤔
That’s an awesome idea
Did you do it? ?.. Update +
Your awsome
This is so useful 🙏🏼
What are your thoughts on Korean Natural Farming?
the probiotic soils?
Amazing
Glad you enjoyed
Wow, I wonder if this would work also for grafting on a stem... where you cut off the top branches and graft on scion wood. Would the plant have more energy prior to leaf development to put to new growth, or would the plant not need to produce new leaves as urgently and therefore work int he opposite way?
Does this work really good on my soil mix? Im using pumice, mosquito bits(Wanted to avoid any pests by mixing it in with the assumption the bits break down over time or will be eaten by rhe larvae and kill them off that way too,) worm casting and coco coir peat. I'm growing basils and cherry tomatoes.
This is very interesting. Normally I’d assume the CO2 would help aerate the soil … but what’s more surprising is that roots can take up CO2 at all since it’s not abundantly present in the soil. Normally I’d expect this ability to be retired in the evolution process since the plant already went ahead and developed a different primary system to uptake Co2
They can take up some nutrients through their leaves via foliar sprays as well. 😅 always though that was wild.
Honestly this has never crossed my mind. Interesting though, maybe I'll try it.
its a wild idea!
Yoooooooo... I really appreciate you doing the due diligence I didn't have the ambition to... 😂.. outstanding video thank you
You can do it!
@@GardeningInCanada thanks I've gotten pretty lucky for the most part, so far this season, but gotta couple of little guys that were seeded in clear cups and I think this eventually sunburnt their roots... But I can't find anything online to help me out🥺😭 😆... Do you buy chance only a fix for that besides don't use clear cups 🤣🤣
You can thank potsquatch growers for this carbonated water method
We fine what you're saying very fascinating and we went through somewhat of your science as well and what we came out with about 20 years ago hydrogen peroxide is the best carbonation form that you could possibly get the oxygenized roots it has to be food grade hydrogen peroxide for the plants to be able to uptake it in this study it says that there is no foaming of the plant or the soil becoming acidity you just got to keep in mind of your pH always ph whatever kind of water solution such as hydrogen peroxide you're going to put in do you water first the pH is the key let your water sit for at least one hour after using one teaspoon per gallon start slow and you can gradually add more hydrogen peroxide to your water oxygenated as your plants become more familiar with food grade hydrogen peroxide with the roots you will find your plants when we come rivinating and very happy but you always have to start slow and less is more we hope this helps in your study to find more about oxygenating roots without lots of issues check it out for yourself read up on it I'm sure you'll come to some kind of great findings thank you and have a great night
im going to do a video on this
Thank you for all your knowledge and I'm wondering if you Airation with air stones! Will it better my yeald? Or a myth?
I do know Electrolysis works. And Hydrogen Peroxide. If you have time, Thank you and✌️
well, I'm just trying this today but I mixed the carbonated water with a starch and sugar mixture. so maybe that will reglue the soil? actually my soil is actually really hard because I've been using starch water in general with aloe vera.
I've love to see an experiment of using seeding jars with CO2, I do have seeding jars and CO2... maybe I'll make a video.
So, can you give any report on your results?
BIG BIG Fan of your vids
I am really interested in this topic, I am an fairly skilled grower and have been looking into this and i have tried adding a few typed of flavored carbonated drinks with a few of my plants and I have actually seen More growth as this is my current run I am still testing this and I am currently week 4 flower and would love if you did a segment on effects of carbonated water on cannabis plants and the benefits in terms of Plant Growth and Flowering / Yield and the dosage and application in terms of watering cycle's.
that is so cool!
Were expecting heat here in Ohio, I think I'll tryout and see what happens! I'll let you know in a couple weeks.
Can you also add quinine with club soda to water 💧 my plants 🪴?
Can You do this with propagation aswell?
Perhaps the ph drop temporary as it may be allows uptake of the minerals and/or micronutrients that aid the plant to better withstand stresses like drought. Interesting ph news to me, i may use carbonated water on my blueberry plants since they love that ph .
yes they might love that
You are extremely knowledgeable in many areas and you have opened my eyes to many concepts.
My question is have you ever addressed your science to specifically towards the cannabis plant? It’s not a TABOO subject anymore and I would love to hear your knowledge applied.
I have done a few videos on this. TH-cam gets angry when i do cannabis videos unfortunately
@@GardeningInCanada Thank you for your reply. Must be a Canadian influence on your TH-cam, there are tons of others channels but not with your knowledge!!!
Increased carbon dioxide levels of up to 1500ppm-1600ppm are increasing growth rates with higher quality flower production allowing the plants to utilize nutrients Increased photosynthesis at the highest levels the plants are capable of. It will be interesting to follow the data
Well well
Viktor Schauberger said that before in the first half of 20 century that the purified water which is carbonated water is giving you more growth in vegetable, he was introducing 4 litre of CO2 - i guess - per every 12 litre of spring water then using it in planting an give more growth comparing to water without CO2
With the silver variegated Hoya leaf craze and the prices of some of them($3000) can you explain what they are and what causes them. I’ve heard they are air pockets, or stored sugars. And what triggers them
oh! like that blistering ones? can you send me a photo?
Interesting video. Has never crossed my mind to use carbonated water. Curious about soda water though, doesn’t it have higher sodium then sparkling water? Wouldn’t that be harmful to plants over time?
club soda has a bit but nothing that shocked me. less then conventional ferts
@@GardeningInCanada haha true!
@@kingjames4886 soda water is carbonated water with added bicarbonates, do you even sense make?
Do you have any input on seeding mycorrhizal additives into soil? My understanding is that this symbiotic relationship is specialized and species dependant. Is the soil additive some sort of generalist?
I've done a video on this. but what's in a majority of inoculant products is a single strain of endo
@@GardeningInCanada Paul Stametes makes a great product that is a mixture of, I believe, 27 different mycorrhizal species. It wasn't too pricey either.
So, on the indoor plants that do well with occasional misting, can we mist with carbonated water from time to time?
And what would be the recommendation here for succulents and cacti?
its likely too just gas off in that scenario
would this kind of defeat the air-purifying purpose of plants?
I'm not a big terrestrial plant guy, but over the decades, I've always watered with my aquarium water with excellent results. You did a video on aquarium aquaponics, so you've touched on this as well, but I'm very interested on how this impacts soil microbe activity.
Does adding either aquarium water, or more specifically, water and grunge removed from filter cleaning day have any impact on improving overall soil health or are we still just adding water and nutrients only? I tried to research soil bacteria and see if it's the same as typical aquarium nitrifying bacteria, but never had success. Considering its a complete opposite environment, I find it unlikely. Curious on your thoughts.
how about extraterrestrial plants?
Interesting, thanks for sharing 💧💦🌱👍
Can I have link for the result to the carbonated water experiment
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I decided to use carbonated water to lower the pH of the water im feeding my plants. It worked really well in the moment but i found after coming back to it a lot later the water was more alkaline than it was before i used the carbonated water, would there be any reason for this? It was initially around 7.3 ish i used a very small amount of carbonated water and got it down to 6.7 then when i came back it was 8.0! and yes i did test it on other water to make sure the tester wasnt faulty, they were the expected Ph the carbonated was around 3.5 lol, literally put about 25 ml in a 2 ltr jug to reduce the ph by around .7 pH and the tap water around 7.3 as i previously mentioned.
That is interesting and it had no other inputs? what container type was it in?
@@GardeningInCanadaNo other inputs and stored in a glass jug, quite a heavy duty one. i switched to adjusting the pH of the water i use as and when i need, rather than pre-mixing a batch and leaving it. The most recent soil tests showed the medium was relatively acidic, at a minimum of 5.8, in one pot. However, not showing any nutrient lock out signs or symptoms and you couldnt guess the pH based on the vigour of the plants. I have started to give it tap water with no carbonated water, just for fear of decreasing the pH much further. I will say they certainly dont hate it but as i previously mentioned i barely but in 25ml per 3 ltrs of regular tap water. Sorry for the rambling comment lol :)
Interesting! No I don’t mind it at all. I like reading these longer experience type posts
Curious, does that mean that watering with carbonated water for blueberries is better than tap water? I tried growing blueberries 3 years ago and last year I had to remove them because they didn't grow more than a few leaves in the first year. Last year the roots seemed to be intact so this year I had them in smaller pots and got blueberry fertilizer for it but it didn't do anything. I tossed it. I know, I should have gotten a soil test done, but I didn't. But, would carbonated water help it to uptake the right nutrients it needed?
Unlikely mostly because the soil is much different then potting soil
@Gardening In Canada what do you mean? You think carbonated is unlikely to help because it's not potting soil? Why would it unlikely help. If anything it likely does help. Since carbonated water is good for all soil as many chemists concluded including our grass/lawns. Where does unlikely conclusion come from?
Very interesting! However, wouldn't sun-warming carbonated water cause it to release a lot of the gases, due to the fact that the solubility of gases in water goes down as the temperature goes up? (See, I still remember a factoid or two from high school chemistry 😂)
HAHA it would release faster! awesome love that
There is not much on internet about pure ammonia as source of Nitrogen, can you make video about that ? My Wonder Fig would appreciate that, it has a huge leaves but for how long ?
ooh yes, that would be a rare video topic
@Gardening In Canada a chemist on another channel reccomends watering the grass with ammonia and carbonated water so yes it works on grass too. What's your take for carbonated water on grass and why it works?
have you used GAIA GREEN soluble seaweed , any thoughts on it ?
i can do a video on that!
@@GardeningInCanada that would be great
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Not sure what you mean by sun-warmed water but... The oxygen-holding capacity drops immensely as the water temperature rises, e.g. around 20C is the sweet spot whereas at 24C there is almost none.
What about Brawndo
Tried this last winter with cannabis, 2 with water every other watering, 2 got carbonated every other watering for 4 of 8 weeks in flower. I saw and taste no difference.
Can you use baking soda? How much per gallon of water?
Good question. I won’t use baking soda only because it is toxic to plants
So would this be a good way to water blueberries
yea! true
I'm told that CO2, carbon dioxide is good for plants, sometimes called plant food, but CO, carbon monoxide is bad. Will using a propane heater to heat my greenhouse with propane harm my plants?
why doesn't anyone understand the difference between theorised and hypothesised?
Y’all have those bougie plants!😂
How about soil bacteria? A biochemist once said to me that co2 water is safe to store as it can't rot because the co2 kills bacteria. So isn't it killing the beneficial bacteria in the soil?
Great question. I am not 100% sure about that because of the CO2 gases off fast. it would assume it's similar to synthetic fertilizer.
@@GardeningInCanada I guess bacteria can tolerate it up to some point / not all bacteria dies, even if some do, and they just bounce back? Maybe adding some molasses every now and then, to make sure there's plenty of the little helper friends around.
That's exactly what I do and I'm seeing great results, not that it's a scientific result. I'm just saying, it works for me. Seems to work anyway.
They are pretty quick at jumping bsck
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Can I use SODA WATER for my planted vegetables and fruit plants? And how many times a week should I use it?
You can and as often as you want its impossible to over apply
CO2 inhibits aerobic bacteria from my understanding so you're altering your soil biosphere and not in a good way. I think wider range of studies should be done regarding plant growth and carbonated water as well as measurements of root growth and bacterial rhizosphere interaction
Every marijuana grower been doing this for decades
Can I throw my tomato plants in my outdoor compost ?
absolutely!
Club soda taste like 💩 buy the plants love 💘 it
I pray you see this. I poured club soda in my gf's plant and it grew all kinds of little bugs. Why?
did the plant look sick or stressed out after using club soda? ie. wilting, droopy, yellowing of leaves
perhaps the ph drop was too much, stressed the plant out and invited pests?
@@MMK86 Never got that far enough to see it. She threw it out immediately after seeing these opaque little bugs
Have you ever heard of using dry ice for CO2?
no never.
Pear-ee-ay, not pear-ee-er. - Montreal.
Good to know
How about vodka or 🍺?
CO2 does not dissolve into hot water... so forget about hot carbonated water - big waste of CO2
All talk and no action 😕