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Sat, May 15, 10 at 1:04
| I am a subsitute at the local schools. I saw in a science room where students were using wicking for plants. I have a silver maple and started using this process a few weeks ago. So far it is working great. |
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| I assume you're using it to supply water to the plant, rather than drain water from the soil - yes? Are you aware of a fairly major drawback to using this method? Al |
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| What is the draw back? |
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| ..... rapid accumulation of soluble salts in the medium. You'll still need to flush the soil thoroughly and frequently from the top to control it. Al |
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| Thanks |
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- Posted by greenman28 Nor Cal 7/8 (My Page) on Thu, May 20, 10 at 10:41
| Hey, Littledee, welcome aboard! I, too, am a sub at the local high school... Nice to have another around! Josh |
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