Re: Barrel System of Growing
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Barrel System of Growing
- From: T* H* <t*@columbia.edu>
- Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 11:07:01 -0700
- References: <ac757024.354afc6f@aol.com>
Lubadub wrote:
>
> I see several posts asking about growing pumpkins in a sunken barrel filled
> with sand and more or less trying to use hydoponic techniques with soluble
> fertilizers to feed the plant. I had heard this was discussed at the Ottawa
> Meeting. Turns out, this was not the case. However, I believe, some of the
> growers are using a modification of this technique which is growing in boxes
> of sand and with very high sand content in the garden, no actual soil, just
> sand and organic materials. Any comments??
>
> Marv in Altoona
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Where can I find info and pictures of this trick? I find it hard to
picture how a big pumpkin can have enough room to grow in a 55 drum
barrell. Also the sand concept is mystifing. Yes the sand would
alow the pumpkin to grow unhampered in this light material but sand
does not hold nutrients well and I would think a constant supply of
water would be needed since water drips thru... help I can't even
express the concept.???
Teri
NY Southern tier
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