The correct way to water green radish with rice washing water
In the maintenance of home green plants, washing rice and watering green radish has become a hot topic. This natural nutrient solution is environmentally friendly and economical, but improper operation can harm plant health. Mastering scientific usage methods can make green radish leaves bright and vines strong, making it the best green decoration for indoor space. Select transparent plastic containers for raw material preparation and fermentation steps throughout the rice washing water fermentation process to ensure visualization of fermentation. It is recommended to use a 5L mineral water bottle. Fresh rice washing water needs to filter the rice residue, and add 20g of citrus peel to every 500ml of liquid. The essential oil components in the peel can effectively neutralize the peculiar smell. Place it in the corner of the balcony in summer and move it to the heating in winter to accelerate the fermentation process through temperature control. Fermentation status judgment standard The successfully fermented rice washing water presents a light yellow clear liquid, and the pH value is stable in the range of 5.5-6.5. When the bubbles in the bottle completely disappear and there is no obvious sour smell, it can be diluted and used. It is recommended to use pH test paper for regular testing to ensure that the fermentation process is scientific and controllable. Green radish watering operation is standardized, scientific ratio and watering method. After adding clear water at a ratio of 1:4, water slowly along the wall of the basin. Use a pointed spout to accurately control the water flow and prevent liquid from contacting the leaves. The best watering time is early morning or evening, and combined with leaf wiping once a month to keep the leaves breathing smoothly. Nutritional cycle management It is recommended to keep the interval between using rice washing water for 15-20 days, and extend it to 30 days in winter. The effect is better when used with slow-release fertilizer. It is recommended to add bone meal every quarter to supplement calcium. Observe the status of the plant and stop using it immediately if yellow leaves appear. Long-term use risk control soil improvement measures regularly replace the surface soil, and add vermiculite every six months to improve air permeability. After using rice washing water for 3 months, it is recommended to thoroughly rinse the soil with clean water to prevent salt accumulation. When used with microbial inoculants, it can maintain soil ecological balance. Nutritional alternatives can be used alternately with rice washing water, beer solution (1:50) and calcium superphosphate solution (0.2%). In summer, it is recommended to add EM bacterial stock solution to improve the efficiency of organic matter conversion and form a complete nutrient supply system.
Scientific use of rice-washing water can keep green radish strong vitality, but the three principles of "moderation, timeliness and moderation" must be kept in mind. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record the time of use and the plant's reaction, and find the most suitable maintenance rhythm for your own green radish through practice. Coupled with appropriate light and ventilation management, this "air purification expert" can truly exert its ecological value.