Can rice washing water be used to water sunflowers? The correct way to water rice washing water

Watering sunflowers with rice water

Rice water can be used to water sunflowers because it is rich in nutrients. It not only contains a small amount of bran and broken rice grains, but also contains rich phosphorus, nitrogen and trace elements, which can promote the growth of sunflowers. However, it cannot be used directly. It must be fermented and diluted before it can be used for sunflowers.

The correct way to water sunflowers with rice water

1. Fermentation

The method of fermenting rice water is very simple. You can put it into a sealable plastic bottle, then expose it to strong light, open it and release the air every few days. The fermentation will be completed in about half a month.

2. Dilute with water

After the rice washing water is completely fermented, you need to add an appropriate amount of clean water to dilute it, otherwise it is easy to burn the plants. The ratio of rice washing water should be controlled at about 3:7. After watering, be careful not to water it on flowers and leaves.

What to do if you pour too much water while washing rice

Sunflowers prefer poor soil and cannot tolerate fertilizer and waterlogging. If you water them too much with rice water, you need to directly replace the soil and replant them to avoid the death of the plants. Because the nutrient content of rice water is too high, excessive use will cause root burn of the plants.