MadSci Network: Environment
Query:

Re: is food waste (tea bags and coffee grounds) a good fertilizer for plants?

Date: Mon Nov 27 17:03:25 2000
Posted By: Sue Scotino, Admin, MadSci Network
Area of science: Environment
ID: 974432445.En
Message:

Yes, for the plants that like an acid soil, such as roses, the tannic acid in the tea bags and coffee grounds are good nutrients. My father used them in his rose beds. If you need further info try this site: http://www.bbg.org/gardening/botany/ecology/wetland.html


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