AERIATED WATER

Hi guys and gals,

My question is do you people water your plants with aeriated water (water with oxygen in it)? My water comes out of the tap and is put in 3 gal water containers by my plants. I then pour it into a piture and water my plants with it. I have no idea how much O2 is in the water. I read that oxygenated water is better for the plants. What do you guys think?

sharkweed said:

Hi guys and gals,

My question is do you people water your plants with aeriated water (water with oxygen in it)? My water comes out of the tap and is put in 3 gal water containers by my plants. I then pour it into a piture and water my plants with it. I have no idea how much O2 is in the water. I read that oxygenated water is better for the plants. What do you guys think?

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IMHO....it's not required and likely wouldn't add any value

Its a crock of shit. Just give them water and food and you'll be fine.

Thats what I thought. Thanks guys.

sharkweed said:

Hi guys and gals,

My question is do you people water your plants with aeriated water (water with oxygen in it)? My water comes out of the tap and is put in 3 gal water containers by my plants. I then pour it into a piture and water my plants with it. I have no idea how much O2 is in the water. I read that oxygenated water is better for the plants. What do you guys think?

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They love oxygen. Aerated water brings oxygen to the roots directly and the plant(s)
will reward you.
A big boost to bring out the most is a very good thing.
Maximizing is key not just settling for what ever you get or
whatever happens I believe.

^^^ what he said .

Keep posting people, and I will go with what majority says.

i aerate my 35 gal water res (water holding tank) 24/7 with 2 xxxl air stones. been doing this for 3+ years, and I see no reason why not to do it. plus my h0o doesn't get stale after a few days of not watering my garden. I do use a lot of water, 15 gallons every 3 days for flower, 10 gallons every 5 days for veg, 2.8 gal for my cloner changes 1x a week, 2x gallons for clones and seedlings.

Only time it makes sense to me is if you're making tea but not for regular feeding. I've done it both ways and I didn't see a difference. I haven't bubbled water in years. I think smartpots and light airy soil gives my plants all the oxygen they need.

I wouldn't find it necessary. Most of your good oxygen is going to come in how well aerated your soil is -- perlite, bark, coco -- stuff like that. It couldn't hurt though -- to each their own.

I aerate to keep algae from growing in my rainwater collection tote. I have seen no benefits as far as plant growth or health compared with un-aerated water.

I have aerated using stones and not aerated at all and have found no difference. I say save yourself the trouble and water as is. Hope this helps.

Let's look closly at what's going on here.
1. The amount of water that's actually in contact with the Roots is miniscule - that's the whole purpose of having well drained soil.
2. Using aerated water may have some possitive affect, but just how much free Oxygen do you really think stays suspended in water?
3. When you water your soil (with either kind of water) , the water pulls an equal volume of air in behind it. As the water absorbs, down into the soil, it acts like a piston; sucking fresh air along behind. That piston action is what provides all the Oxygen your plants will ever need - vastly more than the small amount suspended in aerated water.

Thanks guys. I use Pro Mix soil (peat moss etc). I believe I will leave as is. I'm glad I picked this site to use. You guys are fuckin awesome.