RE: Watering Methods
I used soaker hoses last year in my gardens with pretty good results -
albeit not for grand pumpkins - but that was probably attributable to other
issues in the patch.
Kristina
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Olenio [SMTP:tolenio@sentex.net]
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 7:38 PM
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Subject: Re: Watering Methods
Question,
Has anyone ever trenched a soaker hose into the pumpkin patch? I wonder
if the tap was opened slightly (slight dribble) if it would do the trick.
Tom
On Mon, 28 Feb 2000, M.G. wrote:
> Looking at watering alternatives. I know what thirsty little pigs those
> pumpkin plants can become. Would be curious what preferences in watering
> are out there. The soaker hoses seem to deliver water at a rate which
the
> ground can absorb. However, how often and how long should the soaker
hose
> be turned on during the day. Also, realizing the importance of getting
> atmospheric air into the soil, should an alternating wet / dry schedule
> prove more effective. Now there is a thought. What about pumping
> atmospheric gas into the soil between watering, or wafting additional CO2
> over the leaves? Perhaps way too Frankenstein for me. Personal note,
"If I
> think that I will ever try just a spray hose again, someone nominate me
for
> brain surgery."
>
> Yesterday, I received my new French electric-mat heated, germination
> humidome. Eagerly awaiting sowing some of those big monster AG seeds.
> (Hurray)
>
> Matt Garver
> mattgarver@wiers.com
>
>
>
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