Post #2381218

2026-05-10 23:37 UTC

&quot;Gardeners often refer to snow as nature’s fertilizer. But why? Like rain, snow captures nitrogen, sulphur and other trace elements as it falls through the air. Unlike rain which can quickly run off the soil surface, the snow slowly releases these nutrients into the soil as it melts. This gives the plants a much needed boost at the start of spring.&quot; I am fascinated to learn this! https://bokashiliving.com/discover-how-snow-helps-your-garden/ #Snow #Gardening

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@Timothyswallehz@mastodon.social 2026-05-10 23:44

@ShaulaEvans@zirk.us But I thought that snow contains much moisture , but I thought that much water may lead to rotting of the plant Is it true

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@rogerparkinson@mastodon.nz 2026-05-11 00:32

@ShaulaEvans@zirk.us rain doesn't always run off the surface. Depends on mulch layers, dryness of soil. If there is a heavy downpour lots will run off, in a way snow doesn't, though snow might if it melts too quickly in the thaw.

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@em_and_future_cats@mastodon.social 2026-05-11 00:35

@ShaulaEvans@zirk.us Ahh yes! Also known as “poor man’s fertilizer” some old time farmers would try to till in the spring snow to help with this process!

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@kinsale42@mstdn.games 2026-05-11 01:09

@ShaulaEvans@zirk.us I remember them turning the first snow into the fields in one of the Little House books

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@dckim@mastodon.social 2026-05-11 01:33

@ShaulaEvans@zirk.us there was a very similar post related to nitrogen capture by mangroves: https://mindly.social/@joewynne/116551786891922327

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