Subject: Re: Drip or flood
Dennis,
I think a lot on how you water will depend on what type soil you
have. If you have a sandy soil you can flood because of the drainage. If you
have a loam or clay soil or a tight type of soil then you will have problems
with it holding to much moisture. I have to much of a mixture of all soil
types and I am afraid to flood, holding to much water in the soil
without having good drainage, causing to many diseases.
I have been thinking about soaker hoses versus drip lines. I would
like to hear from other growers on which they have used and had luck with
and how they have set it up. I have used soaker hoses on my regular garden
with very good success but I don't know how soaker hoses will work with
pumpkins and watermelons. I am a new grower of pumpkins and I don't really
know that much about growing them.
Thank You.
Thomas Hathorn
