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What Coffee Grounds Can Do To Help Your Carrots Thrive
By DANIELLE RAMOS-SULLIVAN
Coffee grounds are a good source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Using leftover coffee grounds as a fertilizer can help in the healthy development of your carrots.
Using coffee grounds also helps with moisture retention. This is particularly beneficial for carrots, as they prefer consistently moist soil for optimal growth.
Mixing coffee grounds with carrot seeds provides a visual cue for proper seed spacing. It can also help improve soil structure, aeration, root penetration, and water drainage.
Additionally, coffee grounds can protect your crops from pests. The grounds emit a strong aroma that can deter common carrot pests, such as snails, slugs, and carrot flies.
Adding a layer of coffee grounds around carrot plants can help discourage weed growth. You can also add the grounds to compost piles used for nourishing your carrots.