Question: What should I add to the Christmas tree water?
Answer: According to the National Christmas Tree Association and Dr. Gary Chastagner, Washington State University, "your best bet is just plain tap water added to you Christmas tree stand. It doesn't have to be distilled water or mineral water or anything like that. So the next time someone tells you to add ketchup or something more bizarre to your Christmas tree stand, don't believe it."
Most experts insist that good old water is all you need to keep your Christmas tree fresh through Christmas.
In NCTA's FAQ:
(Q) Should I add anything to the water in the Christmas tree stand
to help it stay fresh?
(A) NCTA does not endorse any additive. They insist your Christmas tree will stay
fresh with just plain water.
