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Q.Type Of Water For Vegetables In Pots

Zone 34433 | aubree added on November 3, 2023 | Answered

I want to plant beet seeds in pots. What kind of water should I use: my well water, bottled spring water, or bottled distilled water? Why?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on November 6, 2023

Typically, well water will have less additives then the bottled solutions. (They have to). I would opt for the well water solution, since you have access to it. If you are concerned, however, you can take samples to your local extension service then they can help determine how clean the water is.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/watering/testing-water-for-plants.htm

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