We all wash rice before it’s cooked, and the leftover water, called washed rice water (WRW), is typically just poured down the drain.
But many have claimed that WRW should be reused as plant fertiliser for the nutrients it contains. It is claimed that watering with WRW increases plant growth, encourages flowering and fruiting, and produces healthier soils. But where’s the science?
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