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Ontario, Canada.

Having trouble keeping up with my two plants. I can't seem to give them enough water. I have restrictions too ever other day for only short periods. I have heard up to 100 gallons per day is this accurate.

8/20/2003 10:15:56 AM

Utah

Giant Pumpkins require approximately 1 to 1 ½ inches per week. The amount of water required can vary greatly depending on soil type, temperature, humidity, time of year, etc. Once you get a feel for you garden you can better adjust to your own watering needs. But many growers need a good starting place.
To cover a 1000 square foot garden evenly with 1 inch of water it would take 623 gallons. That’s a lot more than many growers might think. (1 gallon = 231 cubic inches) This is 89 gallons per day, or 178 gallons every other day. For 1 1/2 inches of water per week it takes 934.5 gallons per week, or 133.5 gallons per day, or 167 gallons every other day.

8/20/2003 1:10:40 PM

Oz

put your water into garbage cans or tanks..open a valve to water main stem and vines. get largest cans u can,,lol
use poly connectors and garden hose..larger if u like. fill when u can water for tomorrow when ya cant.
canadin peat holds alot of water... cold bottled water$.33 at high noon on the main root when u cant get more to them will perk up them leaves. i have too much water...and powdery mildew.

8/21/2003 1:18:07 AM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

On the hottest days I was using 250 gallons per plant per day (700 sq ft plant). Most of them evaporate directly from the leaves. Now, with the nicer days, I am using 130.

Carlos

8/21/2003 1:51:32 AM

Ontario, Canada.

Thanks Guys. Git. I had no idea how much water was required. Growth is directly proportional to the amount of water applied. I have seen that in my grwoth chart. I thought I was doing ok but fluctuations in the growth of some of my fruit twigged me of a problem. I have recently increased the water to my patch. I use mister system. Next year's expansion plans will include a water storage to get around my local By-laws. I really like the garbage can idea
it sounds cost effective.

8/21/2003 8:28:45 AM

Ontario, Canada.

Thanks Guys. Git. I had no idea how much water was required. Growth is directly proportional to the amount of water applied. I have seen that in my growth chart. I thought I was doing ok but fluctuations in the growth of some of my fruit twigged me of a problem. I have recently increased the water to my patch. I use a mister system. Next year's expansion plans will include a water storage system to get around my local By-laws. I really like the garbage can idea it sounds cost effective.

8/21/2003 8:31:34 AM

Oz

lol ,,i broke my tractor,broke a rib,and got chiggers where you dont ever want chiggers(dr alan lewis chattanooga-greatest dermatoligist).
they wernt so cheap .ouch!
use only plastic fittings and plumbers goop.
my galvaniszed unions are rusting in the tanks.
your tub water is ok to use if you can transport it.lol
look for a local spring.

8/21/2003 12:59:30 PM

Montoursville, PA

Creative plumbing with a "Y" and two valves could save kitchen and bathroom gray water for garden use. It is illegal in most instances to monkey with bathroom sanitary
waste water. Best to leave that one alone.

8/21/2003 1:40:42 PM