Wicking garden beds

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Posted by tobemeghan (My Page) on

Sat, Sep 20, 14 at 16:45

I am revamping my garden. Anyone have any experience with wicking garden beds?

Thanks!

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Posted by WhereIwant2b none (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 21, 14 at 19:51

I don't know if this is what you mean but I have a number of beds with 3" pcv pipes below. I have an elbow and short piece of pipe to bring the opening above ground level. The pipe is buries 8 to 10 inches down, covered in dirt.
The pipes have holes drilled in the sides and cord threaded through. I pour water into the pipe and it wets the cord through about 8 inches on either side.
I have used it for three years with potatoes, garlic and strawberries to my satisfaction.

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