Re: More on Dividers

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• From: J* O* <o*@JUNO.COM>
• Date: Mon, 6 Jan 1997 11:43:42 EST
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On Mon, 6 Jan 1997 09:47:16 +0200 Joshua ben-David
<joshua@CIMATRON.CO.IL> writes:
>Hi all,
>
>One question: does anyone know anything about using sunken (not
>raised) beds to conserve moisture? I know raised beds are all
>the fashion now in the US, but I have heard that sunken beds are
>better for arid climates. Comments anyone?
>
>Joshua
>
Hi Joshua

My SQFT beds are sunken. I have poured concrete curbs at grade level
along my beds. I maintain the soil level in the beds at one or two inches
below the curbs. I drip water long season crops such as tomatoes but for
close spaced, short season crops, like radishes I flood the bed weekly
with about one inch of water. It has worked well for me. We are quite
conservative on water use here in So. Calif.

oldjohn@juno.com
John Orwick
El Monte, CA

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