Posted by Rachel | Posted in Tea and Accessories | Posted on 02-06-2010
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What is your opinion on using used dried tea leaves as mulch for potted plants?
I usually use loose tea leaves to make a nice cup of tea. I know that peole put coffee grounds into their gardens. I was just wondering about tea leaves.
Thank you in advance for your ideas.
Dried tea leaves contain about 4.4% nitrogen, 0.24% phosphorus and 0.25% potassium. There is significantly more nitrogen in tea leaves than in most liquid pot plant fertilisers that are formulated for healthy, balanced growth. While nitrogen promotes leafy growth, it is unlikely that much of the nitrogen in tea is actually available to plants. Other elements in tea could be harmful. It contains aluminium, fluorine and manganese, which are harmless to people but high concentrations in very strong or stewed tea may retard plant growth.
regular watering and an occasional liquid feed are better for plant health than relying on tea
Used tea leaves are best added to your compost heap.
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