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Wisconsin

So I hear rainwater is best, how do some of you growers collect it? Can a person get it off a shingled roof??? Any imput would be appreciated. Thank you nnod

5/7/2004 3:00:52 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Our garage roof is adjacent the patch & greenhouse. The rainwater is collected in a 275 gallon caged tank as of yesterday. Because I hadn't time to construct an elevated platform, we'll use a pump for this year to get the water out.

5/7/2004 6:30:14 AM

Atlanta, Georgia

I collect all rainwater from my downspouts always.
It seems to produce better results than even fertilizer mixed with spring water.
I have a total of about 10,000 liters rainwater but if it's not covered well then mosquitos come and lay their eggs in it and then you have a big problem.
Best regards!
Michel

5/7/2004 1:47:28 PM

Atlanta, Georgia

If you have screen on your windows then it doesn't matter if the containers are left open.
Michel

5/7/2004 1:48:24 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

West Nile Virus.

5/7/2004 4:51:38 PM

Long Island,New York

malaria

5/7/2004 5:57:13 PM

Deet.

5/7/2004 10:52:24 PM

I use a big rubbermaid garbage barrel underneath the rain gutter at the corner of the garage. Sometimes chipmunks or mice get in there and drown, that adds a little nitrogen. :-)

5/7/2004 10:54:07 PM

Deer Park WA

To much work, and too little rain! We just use the well for irrigation.

5/8/2004 12:19:19 AM

Wisconsin

Thanks for the tips everyone and the other cute comments..Happy Growing everyone...nnod

5/8/2004 1:43:10 AM