14-09-2006, 08:31 AM
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On the subject of allotments
"Uncle Marvo" wrote in message
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In reply to K ) who wrote this in
, I, Marvo, say :
Uncle Marvo writes
It's not really an allotment, but I'm getting to the idea of vegging
on the bank. Trouble is, it's on a wicked slope, about 1 in 2. Is
this likely to make it drain too much for most veggies? I know most
stuff need water to produce the bits you eat, apart from root veg.
Apart from root veg? Ever tried growing radishes without much water?
;-)
French beans can cope better than runners. What's the soil like
otherwise?
It is brilliant for growing stinging nettles and dock. That's all I know.
But it's right by a river so should be good. Water is there, just a
question
of getting it up to the top. I could pump it uphill and let it run down,
but
that might be too much. Or set up a sprinkler, shouldn't be a problem.
are you able to contour the bank so that water gradually runs down the bank
along a series of ridges, depressions and shallow ponds? This will allow you
to water in moderation and the run off will be subtly controlled.
rob
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