putting coffee in plants?

Question

How does the coffee help the plants? what kinds of plants? anything you can tell me!! and please tell me the exact link of were u got the info! thx i need it for my science fair project!

Answer 1

They are a great source of nutrients for the plants. Among many other things. Compost, etc.
2 links below for you.
Good luck!

Coffee grounds, not coffee

Answer 2

Used coffee grounds have many uses, from mulching to compost building. This is one ubiquitous material it's hard to have too much of. If you decide to mulch your beds and borders with ground coffee, here's a hot fashion tip: remove the filters first! Ground coffee is high in nitrogen, making it a very good mulch for fast-growing vegetables. Many organic growers swear by coffee grounds as mulches for tomato plants, both for the nitrogen boost this heavy feeder appreciates and for coffee's ability to help suppress late blight. You also can rid areas of slugs and snails by mixing up some instant coffee and making it two to three times stronger than you ordinarily would. Spray this concentrated coffee where slugs roam free and you'll notice a definite drop off in damage. Good luck! :)

Answer 3

Putting used coffee grounds in soil can improve the soil's nitrogen content, loosen up heavy clay soil, attract earthworms and improve composting. Plus coffee grounds are acidic which is great for acid loving plants like hydrangeas and citrus trees.

From "How used coffee grounds and tea leaves can help the environment." on the Peet's Coffee website: http://www.peets.com/who_we_are/community_soil.asp

Answer 4

Acid loving plants like coffee grounds. Hydrangea, azalea, camelia, roses are a few. Grounds lighten the soil, help maintain moisture. Great for the compost.

Answer 5

i dont believe coffee is any good for plants

Answer 6

Hi there,

Take a look at this. You will need to scroll waaay down the screen:
http://www.gardenstew.com/about5496.html