We've had quite a few thunderstorms in the past week here in Indiana. I've noticed that my plants have a huge surge after a storm---buds appear where there were none before, flowers bloom when they weren't even close to opening. My husband says, "Oh, it's just the rain," but I remember hearing about the effects of electricity on plant growth. Is there any truth to that or any proof? Does the electricity in those storms cause my plants to boom? I really think it's more than just the rain---I want to prove my husband wrong!
What do electrical storms do to my plants?
Actually, it`s in the rain. Specifically, lightning puts nitrogen into the atmosphere during an electrical storm, and the rain carries it down to the plants. The greater the electrical activity during a storm, the more fertilizer available. Nitrogen is one of the three major fertilizers needed for plants. It is essential for the green plant growth. Potassium and potash are the other two, for flowering and root growth. So you both are right!
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Reply:I have heard that the lightning reverses the ionization in the air. That's why the air always smells so much better AFTER a storm. Before storms, the ions in the air are usually Positive. The storm comes through and the lightning is attracted to the high concentration of positive ions. When the lightning strikes, the ions are changed to negative. Negative ions are healthier for plants and animals. That is why there is a surge in plant vigor.
Rather simplistic in my explanation, but that is how I understand it.
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