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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Oct 08, 2001

Rain-water is said to contain less calcium and hence good for the plants. I have made some arrangement to collect the rain-water into my 500 l tank and I use this water that flows from the top of the house. Can someone throw more light on the benefits of rain-water to the plants?

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Lilith Durham, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Oct 11, 2001

well it wouldn't contain lime like some tap water so you could water ericaceous (acid loving) plants with it, it wouldn't be at a cold temperature (unless its in the middle of winter) so plants wouldn't get shock from it, also it would have none of the chemicals added to water during purification.

lil

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ozarksue Mansfield, MO(Zone 6a) Oct 11, 2001

I know nothing technical about it, but for houseplants it is MUCH better than tap water. Take two identical plants, treat them exactly alike except for the water (give one rain and one tap) and you will be amazed at the difference.
Sue

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vic Oct 11, 2001

I used rain water for years because we are on well and didn't have enough for my garden. DH dammed creek for me this year and ran 300 feet of water line and now I water to my hearts content. Rain water, creek water, they both did fine with plants. Just don't drink it! :-) vic

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lindap Oct 14, 2001

It sure saves you money if you're on 'city water' instead of a well. My neighbor has 3 huge tanks that collect the rain water that runs off his roof (he has his gutters channeled into them). He has a pump, too, that he uses to get the water up to his garden. I am envious & hope to copy his idea.

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