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by Answerbag Staff on January 12th, 2010

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Does a plant grow taller in tap or spring water?

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  • by Rick Paulas on January 12th, 2010

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    On One Hand: Using Tap Water

    In most cities, tap water contains generally the same amount of nutrients and is of as good a quality as spring water; therefore, plants will grow as quickly in tap water as spring. However, certain areas contain tap water of lesser quality that will keep plants alive but stunt their growth.

    On the Other: Using Spring Water

    No matter the city you live in, spring water will always be as good or better than tap water. Because the water is coming directly from an underground source, it will contain many more nutrients for the plant to absorb. Those nutrients will help the plant grow taller and quicker.

    Bottom Line

    In most cases, tap water and spring water will have the same effect, but if you live in an area with poor tap water, your plant will grow taller in the spring water. Spring water is never going to be less effective than tap water, so if you're unsure of your tap water's quality, your best bet is to take the safe route and use spring water.

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  • by Edmundorford on May 24th, 2011

    Edmundorford

    Tips to help you grow taller:

    First of all u will have to look after ur diet which must

    contain enough amount of calcium for the bone growth along with

    the growth factor 1.
    Following a healthy diet may help add extra inches needed to

    reach your desired height.

    Proteins
    Protein is the foundation of human life. Proteins like legumes,

    lean meats, beans, fish, nuts, seeds and eggs help the body

    maintain and develop muscle, according to the Mayo Clinic

    website. Hair, skin, nails, bones, muscles and organ tissue are

    result from protein. Consuming proteins aids in tissue repair.

    Proteins provide the body with vitamin E, healthy fats and zinc.

    Getting enough zinc is important for growth during childhood and

    adolescence, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements.

    Vegetables and fruits
    Fruits and vegetables supply the body with important nutrients

    like fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Consuming enough

    vitamins is essential to a child's growth and development, notes

    Health Tip. Include foods like carrots, spinach and citrus

    fruits like oranges and grapefruit that are loaded with vitamins

    important for growth.

    Grains
    Grains are a form of complex carbohydrates and an importance

    source of energy for growing children. Grains provide fiber,

    vitamin B, folic acid, thiamin and riboflavin, according My

    Pyramid. Stick to healthy whole grains rather than refined

    grained products that provide little nutritional value. Choose

    grains like whole-grain breads, pasta, sweet potatoes, oatmeal

    and brown rice.

    Dairy
    Dairy foods provide the body with minerals such as calcium,

    magnesium and phosphate that all contribute to bone development,

    states Health Tip. Consume dairy sources such as milk, cottage

    cheese, yogurt and hardened cheese. There are calcium-fortified

    products like soymilk, but they don't provide the other

    nutrients found in milk, notes My Pyramid.

    There are alo growth products online and offline.From my

    experience with the growth products, i found out this helpo

    growth formula is the safest one, 100% natural and effective. It

    works much better when combined with a healthy diet and

    stretching exercises. You should definitely make a google

    search of " helpo growth formula "

    try it...and try to accept urself much more please, Good Luck
    All the best
    Edmund O.
    Nutrition Specialist.

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