Save Potato Water for Watering Ivy

By

RvLady

Salty water is bad for plants. Even watering with soft-water isn't good after awhile. I had never heard of using veggie water....thanks for the tip!

By

villagecraftsmith

I drain the liquid into another pan and add one to two cups of the cooked potatoes and put it in the fridge after it cools.

The next day I add a can of evaporated milk and any leftover potatoes*. Then I either make potato soup or use it for a base for a great chowder. Corn, oysters, leftover chicken, peas, anything in the fridge LOL - chowder is a great way to use up leftovers.

*OK sometimes I turn the leftover potatoes into potato pancakes:)

By

avalinejet

It would seem reasonable that this would work, but I cook my potatoes with salt in the water. I am wondering if this would harm the plants. Does anyone know? Lydia (New Caney, Texas)

By

chinadoll1957

Didn't know about the potato water and plants.
Used to save off when fixen super and add milk for gravy, and save for potatoe roll.

chinnadill1957

By

Beth

Actually I think you can use any water you cooked vegetables in to water your plants or pour into your compost if it is dry.

By

vguy

I've always heard that the starchy water from potatoes and even pasta is very good for watering plants. I had forgotten about this, thanks for sharing.