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Sat, May 8, 10 at 20:53
| I received several tubers from a very nice lady who lives in my area. (Thanks Teri904) I didn't want to plant them in the pond, so I buried the bottom half of a 55 gallon barrel in the ground. I planted them using Joyce's recipe and have added water. So far, I have added water to just slightly below the growing tips where new leaves are sprouting. My question is this: Do I go ahead and completely cover the tips? How deep can the water be? I have another 6" from the top of the barrel where I can add more water. Here are some pictures that might show you what I mean.
Thanks, Vickie |
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- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Sun, May 9, 10 at 17:23
| Fill it up. Those leaves that are showing should be floating. 4-6" of water above the tuber is good. I never put rocks on top of mine. |
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- Posted by missa7 7/Okla (missatim@hotmail.com) on Sun, May 9, 10 at 17:25
| You don't want to cover the floating leaves, though, right? Fill it up as much as you can but keep the floating leaves floating on top of the water? |
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| I didn't cover any of the growing tips, but I wasn't sure whether to add the water now or wait. Thank you. Gotta run outside and add water. :) |
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