can you grow plants with diet cola?

Question

someone once told me that growing plants with diet coke instead of water actually works better. is this true? if so, does it only work with some plants or all? please dont be sarcastic, this is for a school project.

Answer 1

I did try this when I was young and it really was surprising to find it works. actually, the softdrink contains water for the plants and the carbon dioxide evaporates which could be absorbed by the plant as well. the sugar and other good stuff in the cola stays in the soil. later, the ants and other insects will be attracted to the scent of sugar, and this seems good as well for the soil.

Answer 2

Compost and mulch are kind of loose terms. They both are typically organic mixtures, one brand varies from another. They come in a bag. They can be used to dress the soil on top, or mixed into the soil. If this is a first year garden, then you are finding out that it takes time to build a successful vegetable garden. A first year success is an exception, not the rule. Yes, compost your soil in between crops. That helps replace some of the things that the soil lost in the growth of prior crops. Compost is composted. That is , it has had time to sit around and decompose. You would need a compost pile to make some of your own. If you have a yard that is big enough, you can start your own compost piles. Most that have the will and the room to do that will start more than one and develop them to be ready at different times. Anything organic can be used. The general rule is, a layer of wet ( banana skins, old lettuce, the cut parts of fruits and vegetables from the kitchen, etc. ) and a layer of dry ( grass clippings, leaves, etc. ) Turn the compost pile with a pitchfork about once a week. Get it wet with water if it becomes too dry. Add 21-0-0 ammonia sulfate to get a faster reaction. It's cheap and almost every nursery sells it for the lawn to make a quick green. That'll help the pile decompose quicker. Mix it in. A diversity of composts that you can buy at the store is great for the soil biology. But stay away from the cheapest. You can introduce insects, weeds, diseases, and salts into your soil, especially from the cheap Home Improvement brands. I hope that helps.

Answer 3

At my grade school, there was a kid who did this experiment every year. It's been a while, but I believe that none of the beverages he used worked as well as water.

Beer, I remember was a close second to water, and milk usually killed them. I don't think sodas fared very well in general.

Answer 4

Just do the experiment and find out once and for all, is it true or just another "urban legend", it's cheap, its easy and maybe even a little FUN! RScott

Answer 5

I would not think so, but I think I will pass on that experiment

Answer 6

no