Intro to Wicking Beds

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  • Опубліковано 3 лис 2024

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  • @inkironmojo775
    @inkironmojo775 Місяць тому

    Great vid thanks

  • @davidboskett5581
    @davidboskett5581 Рік тому +5

    Surprised there are so few comments but an excellent presentation.Slightly different to the small plastic bucket systems

  • @peterbeyer5755
    @peterbeyer5755 Рік тому +4

    Wicking beds need to be in everyone’s back yard and council garden.

  • @TheKuptis
    @TheKuptis 6 місяців тому +1

    29:00 Some older crude oil water tanks have a sightglass mounted on the sides which show the water, oil, and interface levels. It's already out there; has been for decades at least. Just fitting it to this application.

  • @j4085
    @j4085 11 місяців тому +2

    Is the geotextile necassarry? I've seen one design with the corners folded so there is direct contact with the soil, and it's the same for earthbox style beds.
    Pros and cons of using geotextile ?

    • @veryediblegardens
      @veryediblegardens  11 місяців тому +2

      We recommend using geotextile in your wicking bed to prevent the soil falling down into the water reservoir.

  • @aronmcinnes8313
    @aronmcinnes8313 7 місяців тому

    When I use sand to make wicking beds, I can get it free, I use more ag pipe/weeping tile in the reservoir. This gives more water holding space and still wicks well

  • @birgitpapscoe5224
    @birgitpapscoe5224 Рік тому +2

    Have you had any rodents in your wicking beds, especially in the reservoir? Do I need to add hardware cloth ? We are in the US/Connecticut.

    • @veryediblegardens
      @veryediblegardens  Рік тому

      We haven't had any problems with rodents in our wicking beds. :)

    • @birgitpapscoe5224
      @birgitpapscoe5224 Рік тому

      Ok, thanks. Just concerned the pond liner would be damaged.

  • @vascocanal
    @vascocanal 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello, what is the best material to put in the reservoir, considering capilar effect and water holding capacity? Tks

  • @linacavallaro4066
    @linacavallaro4066 Рік тому +1

    Is there someone in brisbane you can refer us to please? Our new place can be a demonstration base

    • @veryediblegardens
      @veryediblegardens  Рік тому +1

      We send our wicking bed conversion kits all across Australia and you can purchase them online at wickingbeds.com.au

  • @monicawang6120
    @monicawang6120 Рік тому +1

    How to take care of a wicking bed in freezing winter ?

    • @veryediblegardens
      @veryediblegardens  Рік тому

      Our wicking beds thrive in winter where we are, but it’s doesn’t get below freezing here. 😊

  • @mikejones1615
    @mikejones1615 Рік тому

    Can you use a automated float for thirsty tomatoes?

    • @veryediblegardens
      @veryediblegardens  Рік тому

      We haven't used this setup but we find that the design we use works well for growing tomatoes.

  • @ronachadwick7908
    @ronachadwick7908 11 місяців тому

    I found 23cm soil depth too shallow. I need a deep reservoir as i like extended holidays. Cutting an ibc in half gives me 2 beds but they just are not deep enuf. Looking to raise the plastic sides 60cm ...

    • @veryediblegardens
      @veryediblegardens  10 місяців тому +2

      It's remarkable how little soil depth plants need in a wicking bed due to the water reservoir, but 23cm is on the shallow side. Adding to the depth of the water reservoir might not help that much though, as there's a limit to how high water will wick. Maybe an automatic watering system to fill them up occasionally would be the best option if you go away for extended periods.

    • @ronachadwick7908
      @ronachadwick7908 10 місяців тому +1

      @@veryediblegardens i found my plants looked sad until i lowered the reservoir level. They look good. Still learning. :)

  • @bertieboyer3968
    @bertieboyer3968 Рік тому

    😢 promosm

  • @curiouscat3384
    @curiouscat3384 7 місяців тому +3

    Sorry but, an hour long how to when MANY others do it in 15 mins or less. And then even worse, two full minutes of rambling before getting to the topic. I'm American - I'm outta here!

    • @reginabischof9338
      @reginabischof9338 7 місяців тому +1

      Totally agree.....👍

    • @TheKuptis
      @TheKuptis 6 місяців тому

      Yeah. They didn't start talking about the topic/video title until about 5 minutes into the video. I get sidetracked easily in which I did at the beginning of this video because of the rambling but picked it up again later and watched some until I got sidetracked again. Anyway, did eventually watch it long enough and came away with some ideas of my own and comparing how they do theirs vs another I've seen do it a different way.

  • @NevadaVideoResumes
    @NevadaVideoResumes 5 місяців тому

    Can you talk any slower? You made an interesting topic very boring. I'm sure I will be missing valuable information, but I can't stand listening to you any longer. You believing a garden negatively affects our environment makes me thing you have a grandiose view of people. The environment has never been constant and always changing.

    • @robl5027
      @robl5027 4 місяці тому

      He's promoting gardening blud, what are you waffling about? lol