Step 3: Helpful Hints
I have found that because the box is completely raised, water retention is a concern. I have added a small sprinkler head to each box that I connect to a hose and run on low for 30 minutes to act as a "drip irrigation" system. I run the water on very low so it bubbles out more than it "sprinkles".
I also add earth worms to the boxes every time it rains and I see them on the ground (every little bit helps).
I have also found that I can plant lettuce and cold weather veggies early on and then plant tomatoes and such in mid-May in the same box. By the time the cold weather veggies are spent, the tomatoes have a good start.
As you can see from the pictures, I like to use the plastic domes to help give the pants a jump start. They work very well.
I also like to add Marigolds as they are supposed to keep some insects away and I like the way they look and smell. This is something my Grandfather always did so I do too.
I also add earth worms to the boxes every time it rains and I see them on the ground (every little bit helps).
I have also found that I can plant lettuce and cold weather veggies early on and then plant tomatoes and such in mid-May in the same box. By the time the cold weather veggies are spent, the tomatoes have a good start.
As you can see from the pictures, I like to use the plastic domes to help give the pants a jump start. They work very well.
I also like to add Marigolds as they are supposed to keep some insects away and I like the way they look and smell. This is something my Grandfather always did so I do too.
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May 2, 2010. 9:57 AMReply
Great instructable, just what I was looking for. Thanks.
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