Hi everyone, have had a very dry spell here in Kent & all water butts empty. I am on a water meter so was wondering if I could use soapy water from doing the dishes on my veg or will it taint the taste? I was thinking of using it on swede & turnips as I won't be eating the leaves but I don't want to be eating soapy mashed swede in a few months time ;D
I use the original green fairy washing up liquid because it is the only one that doesn't upset my skin but I suppose Ecover or a similar more environmentally friendly one would be better for the veg????
Thanks for any tips xJane
No expert but I wouldn't. :drunken_smilie:
Hi Cornykev I think you are right, the more I thought about it today the more I put myself off the idea....clean expensive water metered water it is then for the veggies until it rains......such an odd year for growing, was dying for :sunny: earlier in the year now I need rain :tongue3: xJane
Not for use on veg according to the RHS but okay for other plants see ....
http://www.rhs.org.uk/gardening/sustainable-gardening/gardening-in-a-changing-climate/advice/water---the-way-ahead/water-management/using-grey-water
I used to use a basin of soapy water on the lawn to force the worms up so that I could collect them for trout bait. They clearly don't like it so I wouldn't put it anywhere that I want worms to be.