This is the second of a two part series on how I build my raised wicking beds. These will go great in many locations from balconies, driveways, porches, green houses, etc.
I'm a bit difficult with hearing wish you have a written tutorial. What was that big black accordion tubes for. I assume I can substitute coco coir with peat moss. How deep is the water?
I like the finished look of your project. I have 3 IBC wicking beds based on plans I got from Rob Bob's channel. You might want to check those vids out too. Not sure how the worm compost towers will work since as far as I know all the castings will stay in the towers. I just added worms to my beds and they take it from there. All I do is add compost and mulch to top off the beds each year. I'm all about automatic watering where I don't have to worry about using too much or too little. I've been looking into hugelkultur beds but I believe wicking beds are better for me.
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Hi Marty,
I'm a bit difficult with hearing wish you have a written tutorial. What was that big black accordion tubes for. I assume I can substitute coco coir with peat moss. How deep is the water?
Julian
I like the finished look of your project. I have 3 IBC wicking beds based on plans I got from Rob Bob's channel. You might want to check those vids out too. Not sure how the worm compost towers will work since as far as I know all the castings will stay in the towers. I just added worms to my beds and they take it from there. All I do is add compost and mulch to top off the beds each year. I'm all about automatic watering where I don't have to worry about using too much or too little. I've been looking into hugelkultur beds but I believe wicking beds are better for me.
Do you have a parts list by chance for your entire system?