Water from boiling corn is good for houseplants?

Question

I heard that the water used for boiling corn holds a lot of nutrients and can be used like a fertilizer. I know this to be true for water from green vegetables, but is it true for corn?

Answer 1

I wouldn't use it... you may well wind up with quite a bit of fungal growth in the soil from the load of starch and other carbohydrates.  If you're feeling thrifty, pour it (cooled!) on the lawn.

Answer 2

I don't think that the corn water will add significant nutrients to the soil/plant, but there may be some carbohydrates (sugars) dissolved in the water that could encourage bacterial growth, resulting in a more active population in the soil.  Bacteria provide a lot of different benefits in the soil, mostly having to do with breaking down of organic materials into more usable components, improving the soil texture and "tilth"

Just make sure you let the water cool before you put it on the plant or you'll "Steam" more than corn in your garden.

Answer 3

potato water, too.... as said, in small ammounts.... the rest on the lawn or garden plants.....