Would a bit of algae in the water be a bad thing?

timcunningham · July 7, 2006

Ok,

In the container forum Mantis came across the fact that in his homemade Selfwatering Container (HSWC) he has a nice coating of green algae growing in the water reserviour. I also have noticed this at the end of the year when I wash my container.

Does anyone now if green algae growing in the watersupply of a tomato plant is a bad thing?

From personal experience I would say no. My tomatoes are usually very healthy and productive, barring any disease. But I am certainly willing to learn if anyone else has experience ill effects from algae in the water.

Thanks,

Tim

Worth1 · July 8, 2006

No ill effects here and I have done it but who am I to say.
I aint the expert for sure.

Worth

July 7, 2006	#1
timcunningham Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 241	Would a bit of algae in the water be a bad thing? Ok, In the container forum Mantis came across the fact that in his homemade Selfwatering Container (HSWC) he has a nice coating of green algae growing in the water reserviour. I also have noticed this at the end of the year when I wash my container. Does anyone now if green algae growing in the watersupply of a tomato plant is a bad thing? From personal experience I would say no. My tomatoes are usually very healthy and productive, barring any disease. But I am certainly willing to learn if anyone else has experience ill effects from algae in the water. Thanks, Tim __________________ Visit my site: tomatoindex.com a database of over 2700 varieties. Vote for your favorite.

July 8, 2006	#2
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	No ill effects here and I have done it but who am I to say. I aint the expert for sure. Worth