Lightning: The Fertiliser Factory in the Sky

Every lightning strike does more than light up the sky — it feeds the earth. In this video, Weedy breaks down the wild science of how a bolt of lightning splits apart stubborn nitrogen molecules, fuses them with oxygen, and sends them tumbling back to the soil as natural fertiliser. We’ll explore: 🌩️ How N₂’s triple bond gets blasted apart 🌱 Why lightning creates nitrates plants can actually use ✨ The hidden cycle happening above every garden, every storm 🎥 Beautiful visuals and a Weedyfied explanation to make the science fun and delicious By the end, you’ll never look at a thunderstorm the same way again — because every strike is a tiny factory making plant food… right over your garden. Enjoy Weedy Win a Garden Makeover. Enter now before it's closed: www.theweedygarden.com