Wick Irrigation for Container Growing | Northeast Organic Gardening

[@ZeitGeist_TV]

I know this is old but I wish he would've done a follow up to validate the functionally and show that the wicking system was working.

[@crosita1]

Really great video with so many good tips to save time and problems!

[@TM-we6eg]

Thank you for the video revealed alot of info other folks dont talk about.

[@DrDeano]

How are you doing with all the rain? Your compost also wicks water. You could mention how well this would work with a hydroponic solution with an inert media, even though NOFA's philosophy does not allow hydroponic you should let Me decide. Use a convex cover to shed the extra rain with a hole in the cover for your plant and a few holes under the lip of the barrel to allow air exchange. Show a few side by side comparisons and measure production. Also, if one feeder bucket lasts one month then I can do four grow containers and add more solution once a week. Have you tried compost tea? All in all a great idea! You have got Me thinking. I will certainly try this system. Thank you.

[@bettygentry9672]

Best video I've seen on the subject! Thank you!

[@geraldinemryan]

Thank u Ron for your excellent video best information i have ever heard ie. nylon rope! Sealing ends! Washing and more! Wanted a way to irrigate in my greenhouse. So much confusing info on utube all lraving out vital points! Enjoyef your video presented in your beautiful rural setting! ❤ hugs to your canine friend!i introduce him/her! I watched your video seasons ago but no matter timeless info! Many thanks again and best wishes from Ireland!! Nice music too😂 WELL DONE WELLLLLL DONE EVERYONE!

[@margaretrainone-bauer8615]

Thank you so much . I am 72 yrs old and out of necessity I have to grow more of my food now . But am having a hard time moving around this way of growing will help me so much not having to hand water everything at the same time. ❤️❤️❤️🍅🍆🥔🥒🥕 Grandma in Texas Z 8b - 9a

[@hydroman1976]

Great video. Can’t wait to try this. Glad i saw it before buying cotton rope

[@LordByronMacintosh]

great thank you, I'll take that poly rope back I just bought!

[@jimd1617]

Thanks!

[@binhminh417]

Exactly what I've been looking for. Where can I buy the wicks you mentioned? Thank you.

[@KT4meMrsTee]

Great information , thanks.

[@tinkerbellmamo5502]

Hello, thank you so much for this video, helped me a lot. But I have an important question. Should we do drainage holes in the main bin where the plant it? Or not required? Thanks.

[@nofanh1127]

Hello! Great question. We recommend connecting with Ron Christie directly to help answer your questions. You can find him via his Facebook at facebook.com/livingearthfarmer/

[@imaperson6082]

Hey checking to see how it is working. Also, if I go deeper work the wick will it encourage the the roots to go deeper?

[@mangofever4681]

Hello, after the season how deep did the roots grow?

[@mightyconker3903]

It should also be noted that soil will wick moisture until it reaches a feild capacity. This means the mix must be correct for the intended plants use. Over wintering plants, should be allowed to dry. It is a good idea with all plants to meet them breath by drying and wetting pulling air through the substrate.

[@transitionista]

Great video, thanks! I love those hoops over the raised beds. Are they commercially available?

[@nofanh1127]

Thanks, Jill! All of the hoops are home made out of 1/2 inch galvanized steel conduit pipe. Ron made his own pipe bender from plywood and a wooden wheel.

[@fawnrosenberg1997]

If the rope went deeper and up to 4" from the surface would encourage the roots to go deeper for more water?

[@aantonio1173]

Great technique! Thanks for sharing, to your opinion do you think it would work with perennials?(flowers)

[@babokanal4223]

Hey, would you tell me the song in the beginning, awesome music? And also, what is this style of music called? Greetings from Germany

[@mightyconker3903]

Traditional European seller American banjo tunes

[@mrpoole404]

Can this be done with two 5 gallon buckets if so what size (diameter) rope????

[@nofanh1127]

Hello! Great question. We recommend connecting with Ron Christie directly to help answer your questions. You can find him via his Facebook at facebook.com/livingearthfarmer/

[@kimarellano3791]

So are their drainage holes in the container that the plant is in ?

[@lindacolgan2114]

Ron, are there drainage holes in the container housing the tomato plant?

[@superviro]

I would put some drainage holes into the tomato container just in case it rains. Otherwise, I don’t believe that drainage holes would be necessary.

[@dandana4647]

thank you for that very useful video.why is it necessary to use such a depth of soil if the wiking system ..the rope..stays around the roots at the surface ?

[@JordanSteinhart-qc3oj]

Where’s the finishes product vid Ron?

[@CAMDEC1217]

Can this be setup to accomodate a 2/8 foot raised bed?

[@ulcme6969]

What is the minimum size pot to grow a tomato plant? It seems that the pot used is a bit too big for one tomato plant. (If the plant starts to drink from the reservoir, then the rest of the potting mix is unused?)

[@nofanh1127]

The size of the pot needed can depend on the variety of tomato. In most cases a 14x12 inch pot to a 16x18 inch pot will be good for a tomato plant. In gallons, a 5 to15 gallon pot works for most varieties. What is important is giving them space from other tomato plants and plenty of soil space to grow strong roots.

[@jqc5]

Ive tried wick irrigation in hydroponics and it didn't work........im interested in how you do it, how do you fertilize ? I found the wick system in the 5 gallon buckets , did not pick up the hydroponic nutrition well,

[@mightyconker3903]

He tells you in this video. Did you watch it? XD

[@melbee4848]

how long will the rope last as a wicker? I have planters that I don't intend on switching out often..

[@mightyconker3903]

Nylon will last thousands of years of its kept out of the light. It must be kept out of the light to stop algae anyway. Maybe if a perennial is left in the pot forever it could become congested with roots

[@lucasblizzard7261]

Has anyone done this with a seep well?

[@cajunvegan7716]

So bummed. Im looking for the name of wicking rope and this was great but no name. 😔

[@nofanh1127]

Hey Cajun! You can reach Ron via his facebook for more details. facebook.com/livingearthfarmer/

[@andujarpain2629]

Why use fossil fuel product. Why not a metal wire?

[@baron6797]

You do and talk about too many unnecessary things. Be concise, your video could have been half the length.

[@CoyoteKolb]

lol

[@babokanal4223]

this is not tik tok

[@dandana4647]

with you tube you can possibly speed it up ,turn the sound off and the sub titles on ..😂😂😂