what would happen too plants in a garden if the ground surrounding the plants was saturated in sea water.?

Question

what would happen too plants in a garden if the ground surrounding the plants was saturated in sea water.

Answer 1

The salt in the water would make the area surounding the plant root into a very hypertonic solution, that would make the roots hypotonic in comparison. With osmosis water flows from a hypotonic to a hypertonic, as this is the case the water would be drawn out of the plant wilting it and mare than likely killing it, if hyperplasia took place in the cells, this is when the cell membrane pulls away from the cell wall because all the water is drawn out of the vacuole creating negative pressure in the cell causing the cell membrane to collapse in on it's self.

Answer 2

Sounds like some old gardeners myths to me. Depending on where you live, you should/could find out recommendations for garden watering - especially if you live in an area that is going through a drought. But the rule of thumb we follow at home is every other evening if its been dry and sunny and hot. The reason for watering in the evening is because the water will soak into the roots and not evaporate off...watering in the morning will evaporate and even overheat plant life if you're going through hot weather. Be practical! And some plants can go longer - they'll tell you how much they need watered - if they're wilting in the evening coolness, its time!

Answer 3

Tough tarts, plants. The salt water ion concentration would upset the osmotic balance of the plants and pull water from them rather than being a means of transporting water to the plants.