Self-Watering Using Milk Jugs

By

DeBushe

If you use milk jugs with tight fitting tops they will not drain as quickly.

By

jaris16

Thank you! I'm new to gardening, so never heard of gel crystals until you mentioned them. So I don't know how to use them, how many, when, etc--basically, I don't know anything about them. I called the place you sent websites for, but before I order any from him, I still have more questions. I need to know if they're completely safe for a totally 100% organic garden, & safe to leave there after the season is over, since it's a community garden.

By

Cyinda

Your soil isn't packed tight enough around the jug or it's to rocky. Start with moist soil & pack it tightly... You can also use those crystals that hold all the water & put these inside the jug then fill with water. The crystals take a while to dry out & the water will drain more slowly. You can also add liquid fertilizer to the crystals.

http://www.gardenharvestsupply.com/ ... als?gclid=CJTTitTr_JoCFeg65QodgRVrdQ
http://watergelcrystals.com/
http://www.water-keep.com

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