Container planting of vegetables will use more water than in-ground gardening. Containers dry much faster than garden beds and rows. Some people have advocated using bath water on plants. Present health regulations, however, prohibit use of water containing soaps or detergents. Check with your health department before you use any waste water.
Some areas have regulations prohibiting surface application of waste water.
If you want to print this publication, we recommend downloading the PDF version. This publication was produced and distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reprinted July 1992.