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.
@crosita1Ай бұрын
Really great video with so many good tips to save time and problems!
@TM-we6eg2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video revealed alot of info other folks dont talk about.
@DrDeano20 күн бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen on the subject! Thank you!
@geraldinemryan Жыл бұрын
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-bauer861510 ай бұрын
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
@hydroman19762 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can’t wait to try this. Glad i saw it before buying cotton rope
@LordByronMacintosh4 жыл бұрын
great thank you, I'll take that poly rope back I just bought!
@jimd16172 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@binhminh4172 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I've been looking for. Where can I buy the wicks you mentioned? Thank you.
@KT4meMrsTee2 жыл бұрын
Great information , thanks.
@tinkerbellmamo55024 ай бұрын
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.
@nofanh11274 ай бұрын
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/
@imaperson60822 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hello, after the season how deep did the roots grow?
@mightyconker3903 Жыл бұрын
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.
@transitionista4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! I love those hoops over the raised beds. Are they commercially available?
@nofanh11274 жыл бұрын
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.
@fawnrosenberg19973 жыл бұрын
If the rope went deeper and up to 4" from the surface would encourage the roots to go deeper for more water?
@aantonio11733 жыл бұрын
Great technique! Thanks for sharing, to your opinion do you think it would work with perennials?(flowers)
@babokanal42232 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Traditional European seller American banjo tunes
@mrpoole4044 ай бұрын
Can this be done with two 5 gallon buckets if so what size (diameter) rope????
@nofanh11274 ай бұрын
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/
@kimarellano37912 жыл бұрын
So are their drainage holes in the container that the plant is in ?
@lindacolgan21143 жыл бұрын
Ron, are there drainage holes in the container housing the tomato plant?
@superviro2 жыл бұрын
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.
@dandana464711 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Where’s the finishes product vid Ron?
@CAMDEC12172 жыл бұрын
Can this be setup to accomodate a 2/8 foot raised bed?
@ulcme69692 жыл бұрын
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?)
@nofanh11272 жыл бұрын
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.
@jqc52 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
He tells you in this video. Did you watch it? XD
@melbee48482 жыл бұрын
how long will the rope last as a wicker? I have planters that I don't intend on switching out often..
@mightyconker3903 Жыл бұрын
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
@lucasblizzard72612 жыл бұрын
Has anyone done this with a seep well?
@cajunvegan7716 Жыл бұрын
So bummed. Im looking for the name of wicking rope and this was great but no name. 😔
@nofanh1127 Жыл бұрын
Hey Cajun! You can reach Ron via his facebook for more details. facebook.com/livingearthfarmer/
@andujarpain26296 ай бұрын
Why use fossil fuel product. Why not a metal wire?
@baron67972 жыл бұрын
You do and talk about too many unnecessary things. Be concise, your video could have been half the length.
@CoyoteKolb2 жыл бұрын
lol
@babokanal42232 жыл бұрын
this is not tik tok
@dandana464711 ай бұрын
with you tube you can possibly speed it up ,turn the sound off and the sub titles on ..😂😂😂