Re: Barrel System of Growing
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Barrel System of Growing
- From: P* <P*@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 23:51:53 EDT
In a message dated 98-05-03 12:12:03 EDT, you write:
<< 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
> ------------- >>
Marv and Teri,
I use the sand method. It requires a constant feed solution with a
fertilizer injector and watering 4 times a day to keep the sand moist. No
weeds though. I don't know how an AG root system can fit in a barrel. I have
regular 1,000 square feet beds.
pumkinguy@aol.com
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