What about a seep hose connected to a large water butt/tank?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A1132534 check out the link,scroll down.
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Thanks Keith,Nottingham,England,UK.
"Stargirl" wrote in message
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Hi all

I'm looking for a little advice from you knowledgeable types......

I acquired an allotment 1 week ago. I love it but it's in terrible
state.

I have a number of pumpkins, courgettes and cucumber which are
absolutely BURSTING to be planted out.

I have managed to clear some space in which I could plant the
aforementioned but herein lies the problem..

a) There is no water on the site
b) I don't know anybody on other plots yet
c) It's 2 miles (up hill) to the site
d) I'm due to go away for 10days next week

Sooo - if I was to plant things out, is there any way I can water them
from a water butt for the duration of my holiday?

I don't feel it's fair to ask my neighbours to lug the water up there
and then water things, and I don't know the other allotmenteers to ask
for a favour.

But I think the plants will suffer if they're kept in pots for very
much longer.

Anybody got any good ideas? All gratefully received!

Cheers

M


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Stargirl