Do you like coffee?!? Know that you are not the only one!
If you didn’t already know, a lot of your favorite plants LOVE coffee grounds. They’re acidic, rich in nitrogen, and promote healthy, vigorous plant growth.
Yeah…that means every day you throw away a handful of wet coffee grounds into the bin, somebody out there is using them to make their garden more productive and serene. Think about it…
This article will walk you through a long list of plants we all know and love that would significantly benefit from the use of coffee grounds.
Let’s jump right into it, shall we?
10 – Tomatoes
Kicking the list off with everyone’s favorite – tomatoes. Coffee grounds provide tomatoes with a boost of nitrogen, which encourages better foliage development and fruiting.
Furthermore, tomatoes prefer slightly acidic soil and coffee is the perfect way to lower the pH of the soil for efficient plant growth and better yields.
9-Garlic
Another classic vegetable that you probably love – garlic. Adding coffee grounds to soil where garlic is planted can help improve soil fertility and structure.
The slow nitrogen release from the grounds obviously has benefits of its own. It promotes healthier bulb development, which means improved yields.
8 – Onions
Another bulbous vegetable that greatly benefits from coffee grounds is onion. The grounds work to reduce soil compaction, which aids with fuller and more even root development.
If you want, you can use coffee grounds as mulch to support healthier and prevent waterlogging issues.
14 – Cucumbers
For cucumber growth, coffee grounds aid in maintaining good soil structure and retaining moisture. The slow-releasing nitrogen in the coffee helps the plant better develop root systems and support more vigorous fruiting, which directly translates to higher fruit yield.
13 – Basil
Since coffee grounds boost nitrogen levels in the soil, basil is a herb that significantly benefits from that boost. Higher nitrogen content supports lush and vigours leaf growth in a basil plant and improves soil structure for the plant to thrive.
12 – Rosemary
Rosemary is the perfect winter herb that just oozes the essence of Christmas. Coffee grounds can help a rosemary plant maintain the acidity it needs in the soil and help with the development of its root system.
11 – Mint
Mint requires aeration and drainage for the best growth and reducing chances of root rot. Coffee grounds help with this by improving soil structure and providing plenty of nitrogen that supports new and healthy leaf growth.
If your soil is too dry and lacks moisture, adding the grounds to it will help retain moisture better, ensuring proper hydration for the plant.
10 – Blueberries
Acidic soil is ideal for growing blueberries to their fullest potential. Coffee grounds add acidity to soil which will help create a better growing environment for them while improving soil structure on the side
If excessive weeds are starting to grow around your blueberry bush, using coffee grounds as mulch can suppress those weeds and improve moisture retention.
9 – Strawberries
Strawberries too enjoy growth in acidic soil. Coffee grounds not only lower the pH of the soil but also contribute to improving soil fertility and structure which is an important element of growing the best fruit you can.
The nutrient boost (particularly nitrogen) from the coffee will also enhance fruit production and ensure you harvest plump, juicy strawberries that offer a heavenly sweet taste.
Many plants can significantly benefit from coffee grounds, but if they don’t receive this boost, I’m afraid you might never see them reach their fullest growth, blooming, and fruiting potential.
Hopefully, this article convinced you to give coffee grounds a try in your garden and see how many of your favorite plants love the generous nutrient and acidity boost.
