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Q.Is Hard Water Is Harmful For Plants?

Zone 46205 | Michael E. Metz added on January 24, 2021 | Answered

Is hard water harmful to plants? I have read about hard water that everyone should give the water to their plant after softening it.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on January 25, 2021

It will not be a good idea to water with softened water. This will often lead to salt buildup, and will actually prevent plants from taking up water, properly. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/softened-water-and-plants.htm

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