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Wicking Bed Articles
Here are a number of articles on Wicking beds, including growing in them, maintaining them and detail on how sub irrigation works.
dom@urbanveg.com.au
Apr 103 min read
Accessible Raised Garden Beds for Aged Care Facilities
One of the primary advantages of our higher garden beds is their accessibility.
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dom@urbanveg.com.au
Dec 29, 20232 min read
5 Reasons Wicking Beds are Great for Schools
This article details the main reasons wicking beds make perfect sense for a learning environment.
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dom@urbanveg.com.au
Mar 27, 20237 min read
Common Nutrition Problems in Fruit and Vegetable Plants
This article discusses some of the common nutrition problems with fruit and vegetable plants, their symptoms, and how to treat them.
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dom@urbanveg.com.au
Mar 27, 20236 min read
Common Problems with Wicking Beds
While wicking beds are generally low-maintenance and productive, there are some common problems that can occur.
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Dom@UrbanVeggieCrew.com.au
Mar 24, 20234 min read
Do Wicking Beds Smell?
An air gap helps prevent soil waterlogging, ensures even water distribution throughout the growing medium, and ensures that the wicking bed
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dom@urbanveg.com.au
Mar 24, 20234 min read
What Plants do NOT Grow Well in a Wicking Bed
In this article, we'll take a closer look at the types of plants that we have found not suitable for wicking beds, and explore the reasoning
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dom@urbanveg.com.au
Mar 24, 20235 min read
How to Grow Cucumbers in a Wicking Bed
Using a wicking bed to grow cucumbers is an effective and efficient way to cultivate this amazing vegetable. By choosing the right cucumber
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dom@urbanveg.com.au
Mar 24, 20233 min read
Top 5 Herbs to Grow in a Wicking Bed
Wicking planters are an excellent way to grow herbs as they are self-watering and help to conserve water.
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Dom@UrbanVeggieCrew.com.au
Mar 27, 20226 min read
Should You Mulch a Wicking Bed?
Putting together a well built wicking bed takes time and effort. You have your bed built, filled and irrigated, but should you apply mulch?
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Dom@UrbanVeggieCrew.com.au
Mar 21, 20224 min read
How Often Does a Wicking Bed Need Watering?
Wicking beds are quickly growing in popularity, particularly for growing vegetables. We delve into the water savings of sub-irrigation.
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Dom@UrbanVeggieCrew.com.au
Mar 16, 20227 min read
How to Grow Tomatoes in a Wicking Bed
Tomatoes can grow fantastically well in a wicking bed provided the bed follows a few basic principles.
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