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Query:

Subject: Why did the liquids kill the plants? Why did the tea do well?

Date: Wed Jan 17 13:03:55 2001
Posted by Suzie
Grade level: 4-6 School: Crestwood
City: St. Louis State/Province: MO Country: USA
Area of science: Botany
ID: 979754635.Bt
Message:

For my science fair project, I watered 1 inch tall plants with orange, 
apple, and grape juice, milk and tea.  I used 1/4 c of liquid diluted with 
3/4 c. water.  I also watered with plain water and Miracle Gro.  The 
plants watered with juice died immediately and developed a white mold on 
the soil.  The ones watered with milk died in five weeks.  Tea did the 
best.  What in tea would make them grow well?  Could the antioxidants in 
tea get into vegetable plants as they grow and make them healthier?


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