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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: mkhenry on February 07, 2008, 19:34

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: mkhenry on February 07, 2008, 19:34

Bob flowerdew recommends that in the growing season you water your plants with at least 1" of water on hot days,and I agree with him.
Watering is the best thing you can do for your plants.  Its natures best fertilizer,and done properly it will ensure that you get bumper grops.

Yes you still need to feed your plants as required but watering is life.

I know that we all had too much water last year but just in case this year is hot and dry (we can live in hope can we not) start making your water plans now.

Does you lottie have adequate troughs and stand pipes.  Do you have rain water barrels and water butts.  If not get them in now BEFORE the price goes sky high.

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: SnooziSuzi on February 07, 2008, 19:35

Hey Hey!  welcome back MKH!!

Title: Re: HHHints Water
Post by: Aunt Sally on February 07, 2008, 19:40

Quote from: "mkhenry"

 Do you have rain water barrels and water butts.

And if your butt is cracked Ice (hockey mad) can tell you how to fix it  :wink:  :lol:

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: SnooziSuzi on February 07, 2008, 19:46

(stoopid question but....) how do you know when you've watered an inch?  does it mean that the water has gone one inch down or something else?

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: mkhenry on February 07, 2008, 19:57

Quote from: "SnooziSuzi"

(stoopid question but....) how do you know when you've watered an inch?  does it mean that the water has gone one inch down or something else?

Its means in real terms that you shoud give your plants a good soaking every day when it is hot, not just a quick spinkle.

If you just water so that the topsoil is just about damp then the roots will turn up towards the surface looking for water,and the plant will start to slow down its growth.  In hot weather the leaves will wilt and can die ,again affecting the plants output.  So water very well and your plants will do well for you.

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: wildeone on February 07, 2008, 20:00

welcome back MKhenry ...... where have you been?

Title: Re: HHHints Water
Post by: Ice on February 07, 2008, 20:12

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

Quote from: "mkhenry"

 Do you have rain water barrels and water butts.

And if your butt is cracked Ice (hockey mad) can tell you how to fix it  :wink:  :lol:

The butt doctor is in the house. :wink:

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: wighty on February 07, 2008, 21:15

Welcome back  MkHenry was really worried about you- knew you went off over Christmas but it's taken you a long while to come back  now can we find WG

Title: Yes I am back
Post by: mkhenry on February 07, 2008, 21:23

Yes I am back for a while at least.  I got so very busy that I didnot have time to log on or post.  I am still busy but have a little more free time.

So I will be putting one or two HHHints on ready for the new season.

I love this time of year.  Why is it that we all think this season is going too be great,and in a week or two we are saying just the opposite. :lol:  :lol:

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: wighty on February 07, 2008, 21:34

I think the naughty step has eaten WG or else the rat has

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: richyrich7 on February 07, 2008, 21:56

Hey up MKh's back, good to see you  :D

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: mkhenry on February 07, 2008, 22:00

Quote from: "richyrich7"

Hey up MKh's back, good to see you  :D

Thank you RR always nice to hear from you. :lol:

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: richyrich7 on February 07, 2008, 22:02

Well I kinda missed ya. hows that flymo thingy not dragging you up and down the beds is it ?

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: mkhenry on February 07, 2008, 22:05

Quote from: "richyrich7"

Well I kinda missed ya. hows that flymo thingy not dragging you up and down the beds is it ?

Not yet , but I have got an extention lead now so I might be able to reach the veg beds now. I hope you are not still taking your mantis to bed with you. :lol:

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: Trillium on February 07, 2008, 22:07

Nice to have you back Henry. Glad you didn't desert us.  :D

Title: Re: HHHints Water
Post by: Snap Dragon on February 07, 2008, 23:12

Quote from: "Ice hockey mad"

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

Quote from: "mkhenry"

 Do you have rain water barrels and water butts.

And if your butt is cracked Ice (hockey mad) can tell you how to fix it  :wink:  :lol:

The butt doctor is in the house. :wink:

Hey Butt Doctor... this one may interest you then?

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e196/deb1928/buttbutt.jpg)
 :oops:  :oops:  :oops:  :oops:

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: Ice on February 07, 2008, 23:20

Looks like a simple case of sphincteritis.  I recommend a bland diet and a cork firmly wedged up there to prevent further leakage. 8)

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: Snap Dragon on February 07, 2008, 23:22

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: Ice on February 07, 2008, 23:32

Consultation fee £1000 please.    I will throw the cork in for free. 8)

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: Snap Dragon on February 07, 2008, 23:39

Cheque's in the post!!!

I'm hoping the free cork offer includes the bottle and vino it's attached to? :wink:

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: brucesgirl on February 08, 2008, 08:36

Welcome back Henry - missed you!!

And your Handy Hints.

Title: HHHints Water
Post by: Rob the rake on February 08, 2008, 08:42

The handy hints section is back in business! I do enjoy reading your posts, MKH. More, please. :wink:  :D