I’m looking at alternatives to drip watering and found this olla watering system from thirsty earth, do yall think this would be worth it for a smaller backyard garden?
I’m looking at alternatives to drip watering and found this olla watering system from thirsty earth, do yall think this would be worth it for a smaller backyard garden?
by Rockonstar
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Dodger_Blue17
You mean the ollas that cost 30-50 dollars each
MormonDew
The main problem is that it is extremely expensive and you need a lot of them to cover much space.
Energy-Mundane
I have these in my garden of raised beds, 2 in each 4×8. They were given to me. I still have to water but I don’t know if it’s any less than conventional methods. Yes, they’re outrageously expensive (but they’re hand thrown in my studio in Marin County!). I would never buy one.
bbbrady1618
You can make your own very inexpensively
speppers69
Cut your number plants in half. Each pot takes up the space of a whole plant. Drip systems don’t decrease your plantings at all. Especially in a smaller garden. They’re also a PITA to fill.
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You mean the ollas that cost 30-50 dollars each
The main problem is that it is extremely expensive and you need a lot of them to cover much space.
I have these in my garden of raised beds, 2 in each 4×8. They were given to me. I still have to water but I don’t know if it’s any less than conventional methods. Yes, they’re outrageously expensive (but they’re hand thrown in my studio in Marin County!). I would never buy one.
You can make your own very inexpensively
Cut your number plants in half. Each pot takes up the space of a whole plant. Drip systems don’t decrease your plantings at all. Especially in a smaller garden. They’re also a PITA to fill.