Re: Roots vs Leaves (watering)

Interesting subject, seems to be a toss up though between keeping the leaves from
wilting in the heat of the day by misting or allowing the roots to develop deep in
search of nutrients.
So, is nutrient absorption any better through the root vs. foliar ?  Maybe shade
cloth over top and infrequent deep watering on bottom ?

Bob T.


GBPUMPKIN@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 12/5/98 2:23:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, jljaussi@juno.com
> writes:
>
> << Subj:         Re: Roots vs Leaves
>  Date:  12/5/98 2:23:27 PM Eastern Standard Time
>  From:  jljaussi@juno.com (Jon L Jaussi)
>  Sender:        owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com
>  Reply-to:      pumpkins@mallorn.com
>  To:    pumpkins@mallorn.com
>
>  There is only one part missing.  I could be wrong, but i do believe that
>  Chris used misters through a good portion of the season.  This would not
>  motivate the roots to go deep as well as letting the surface dry between
>  infrequent, heavy, waterings.  I am not in any way contesting his
>  methods. I just know from experience with other plants that if you water
>  deep and infrequently, it causes the plant to seek deeper for water.
>  Now, whether or not those deep seeking roots gather nutrients, infiltrate
>  the soil, or help the plants in any other way than gathering water, is
>  unknown to me.
>
>  Jon in Utah >>
>
> I agree, Drip Irrigation produces the shallowest roots, and Deep watering
> every 5-7 days produces the deepest.  I tested both of these methods and gave
> up drip 9 years ago.  A better watering method might be buried soaker hoses
> which some use.  Now as far as what's best I don't know but deep watering is
> my preference.
>
> George
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