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Plants do know God's rainwater from "our" water. They have a definite preference for rainwater,

Which plant or plants told you that? :o)

Rainwater contains dissolved nitrogen -- the bestest fertilizer (for everything but legumes).

I ran a pecan orchard in Alabama. We had installed a drip irrigation system to keep the trees watered. We even "fertigated" thru the system, mixing a ration of liquid nitrogen (ammonium nitrate)into the water.

But, after every rainfall, there was a palpable, visible difference in the health of the trees -- noticeable the moment I drove in the gate. They were visibly greener and fuller than they had been the previous day.

The good Lord's trees do love their rainwater...

The seeds are in Espoma Organic seed starter premium potting mix which gives the seeds the nutrients they need right now and they are coming up fast. They are getting filtered water until they are able to be outside when they will be in larger containers and get rain water just like the other plants and faucet water if I go too long without rain. Luckily, I've had good rains.

All the plants are in containers with Miracle Grow Potting Soil MIX which gives them the fertilizer they need for six months. All are in containers large enough for good root systems to form. Plus, the larger containers are made to water from the bottom and they have attached trellis. The other containers are fabric containers so excess water drains from the sides and bottom so they don't get water logged.

I plan to charge admission, probably a hefty five cents, at some point so visitors can view the grow lamp and tiny plants coming up and the lush plants on the deck growing in containers. I'm sure you will want to bring your cameras. Free iced tea for all. Thanks for your attention,
The Marcella Food Plant Farm :o) :o) :o)

What parta Alabamy didja run a pecan farm? I'm from Mobile.

I can see a very noticeable difference in our plants of all kinds after a rain. We also run an extensive drip irrigation system to our veggie patch and flower beds and containers for their primary water supply. The drip system was originally planned to be backup, but here in E.Texas it is necessary for survival.