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title: "I understand that coffee grounds are good for fertilizers. Is this…"
description: "I understand that coffee grounds are good for fertilizers. Is this true and if so how should it be done and for what type of plants. Thank you in advance."
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author: "Chris"
published: "2025-10-23T17:46:36.044495Z"
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# I understand that coffee grounds are good for fertilizers. Is this…

_Posted by Chris on 2025-10-23_

I understand that coffee grounds are good for fertilizers. Is this true and if so how should it be done and for what type of plants. Thank you in advance.

## 6 comments

### Whit\_Y commented on 2025-10-23

Yes it is! You can sprinkle it in your outdoor garden beds or put a scoop of grounds in watering can and fill with water, let sit one day, and you can water indoor plants with the coffee water

#### Chris replied on 2025-10-26

Thank you for the info

#### Chris replied on 2025-10-28

Thank you for your advice.

#### Whit\_Y replied on 2025-10-28

You’re welcome ☺️ Leah is correct, they are acidic but they contain all the necessary nutrients (potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus)  
I haven’t had any issues with watering with coffee water for my indoor plants or sprinkling on my outdoor garden beds. They’ve all responded well whereas I have over fertilized and burned my houseplants with the store bought fertilizer. Sooo it’s up to you, you can treat it like a science project ☺️🔬🌿

#### Plants are so 😎 replied on 2025-12-13

Decaffeinated or caffeinated?

### Finn Holm commented on 2026-01-16

pasta water as well

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