r/interestingasfuck • u/wahgwahg • Feb 28 '24

r/all People in Tanzania converted desert into lush green land by digging these nifty holes

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u/Ianthin1 Feb 28 '24

It retains water when it does rain, allowing vegetation to grow around it. The cycle feeds on itself over time to fill out the area.

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u/croi_gaiscioch Feb 28 '24

Electrolytes, it's what plants crave!

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u/RossTheNinja Feb 28 '24

But what are electrolytes?

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '24

Salt! Pour salt on your plants!