Yesterday was the first day of Fall (Autumnal Equinox), and today September 23rd is the first "full day of autumn". Today it rained off and on again throughout the day. We received about 8/10th of an inch in total. This is excellent! This summer was hot and dry and we have been receiving precipitation again.
Today I visited with a client of mine. After discussing a landscaping proposal we both agreed that it was nice to see some much needed rain. My client then proceeded to tell me about the benefits of rain water versus tap water. He told me that rain water is more oxygenated than tap water, has a lower pH, and doesn't have chlorine in it. Our local city tap water is around pH 7.0, has low oxygen content and has chlorine and fluoride in it.
According to my client, plant root systems can uptake nutrients better when the pH is between 5 and 6.8. Plants really perk up after rainfall, and he as even seen where oxygenating devices were used to increase the yield of tomatoes and strawberries.
He even suggested that lightning may play a part like electrolysis to charge particles in rain, that additionally benefits plants.
Rain harvesting with rain barrels is becoming more popular practice because only 2.5% of the earths water is naturally fresh water. Our planets human population (over 6.6 billion) is souring and there is a need to conserve municipal water, and rain water for use.
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