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One gardener shared a cheap and easy way to use leftover coffee grounds to fertilize tomato and pepper plants.
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Gardening Hack: Local Enthusiast Uses Coffee Grounds for Pepper and Tomato Plants
Long Island Gardener Shares Coffee Ground Tip for Thriving Pepper and Tomato Plants Long Island, NY – A local gardener, known as Ari (@persianrican) on social media, recently shared a simple yet intriguing tip for boosting the growth of pepper and tomato plants: using spent coffee grounds as a natural fertilizer. The gardener demonstrated the method with their own plants, including a red bell pepper and a developing poblano pepper. In a recent video, the gardener explained, "Adding coffee grinds to pepper and tomato plants are supposed to help them grow." The video shows the process of taking used coffee grounds from a filter and gently spreading them around the base of the potted plants. This method, often debated among gardening enthusiasts, is believed by some to enrich the soil with nitrogen and other nutrients beneficial for plant development. While the efficacy of coffee grounds as a sole fertilizer can vary depending on soil conditions and plant needs, many home gardeners experiment with natural amendments. The gardener expressed optimism about the method, stating, "I’ll keep you guys posted," on the results. This approach offers an accessible and eco-friendly way for individuals to potentially enhance their home gardens.
