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Simply Bananas
07-02-2012, 06:04 PM
These plants at my house get same amount of fertilizer, mulch, hose water, TLC, etc.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/porkpi/Clear.png
And you may not be able to tell from the photo, but some are generally 'better off' than the rest.

You see, there is a gutter that spans the length of the roof. The run off areas are only on each end. Certain banana plants get substantially more natural water(rain and yes...dew) than the rest.

This picture tells the story:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/porkpi/Graphics.png

Water seems to make a huge difference in the health of these plants.

Edit: It is my yard, but my neighbor's tyvecked building, so I don't control the run off water. There is a fence behind the banana trees on the property line. My house is off camera to the right.

momoese
07-02-2012, 06:22 PM
Sure looks that way. Are they the same plants?

cincinnana
07-02-2012, 06:44 PM
:woohoonaner: A new thread should be started "What did you water today" Thats incredible that you posted this ! This is the
same method that I kinda live by at my house.High value plant- high water requirements -put it near the source- Close to my home. Another topic can be "What was your water bill last month.":nanadrink:.I have micro irrigation to conserve water needs but at 100 degrees its water water water .

Simply Bananas
07-02-2012, 07:04 PM
Sure looks that way. Are they the same plants?
Almost...there is the oddball Bordelon near the right center.

wheelman1976
07-02-2012, 10:37 PM
In peoples opinion, how close is well water to rain water in terms of natural nutrients? I try not to water with city water from the tap and pump from my inground sprinkler well.

Darkman
07-02-2012, 10:48 PM
:woohoonaner: .....Another topic can be "What was your water bill last month.":nanadrink:.I have micro irrigation to conserve water needs but at 100 degrees its water water water .

I can win that game! Last year I had two months of over $400.00.

That is why I just spent $4,200.00 on a well that I should have online this week.

cincinnana
07-03-2012, 12:55 PM
In peoples opinion, how close is well water to rain water in terms of natural nutrients? I try not to water with city water from the tap and pump from my inground sprinkler well.

Here's my 2 cents. This is just from my observation from where I live, I have noticed when we have large storm fronts come through which originate in the deep south and dump a lot of rain that the fronts pick up soil and deposit it within the storm front. Have you ever noticed the thin film of red dirt on your car, car windows and plant leaves after the water has dried? I am sure this is chock full of nutrients and minerals. As for well water, I have never used it because the bedrock is so thick here. So I am stuck using city water.

PR-Giants
07-04-2012, 10:27 AM
Thanks for starting this thread.
When I first read this it grabbed my attention, water is such an important topic. I am not sure of the point you are making , are you saying rain water is better than other forms of water or that you are not giving the other plants enough water?

Simply Bananas
07-04-2012, 01:04 PM
Thanks for starting this thread.
When I first read this it grabbed my attention, water is such an important topic. I am not sure of the point you are making , are you saying rain water is better than other forms of water or that you are not giving the other plants enough water?

Really, that the small plants don't get the same amount of water as the larger ones. It really shows here. Since it is my neighbors gutter, certain plants have benefited from the extra run-off.

That being said. Rain is a very effective way to water the plants as it is evenly distributes to the roots. My micro sprinklers reach only a portion of the roots. Its city water, but I'm not sure it makes a difference.

PR-Giants
07-04-2012, 01:54 PM
Thanks for the clarification, so it appears you only need to do more watering for the other plants. I mainly use rain water for my plants. Many times you can read "Too Much Water" is bad or lethal, but they never say how much is too much or what is the best amount. I have areas that stay flooded for long periods of time and they always produce a higher yield than the other areas.

PR-Giants
07-24-2012, 08:43 PM
In peoples opinion, how close is well water to rain water in terms of natural nutrients? I try not to water with city water from the tap and pump from my inground sprinkler well.

I don't know about the difference in nutrients, but the bacteria are very different. The bacteria in well water is much better for your soil.

cincinnana
07-25-2012, 11:11 PM
I can win that game! Last year I had two months of over $400.00.

That is why I just spent $4,200.00 on a well that I should have online this week.

How is that new well working out? I want one so bad--- the temps here in the natti are smokin hot . My ferns hate it -my turf hates it- and my wallet hates it.

Darkman
07-27-2012, 10:03 AM
I am pleased so far. The first obvious benefit is NO irrigation bill. I am still running some test on it as I lay out some new zones. From what I can tell this system is capable of irrigating a 150' x 90' area at one time. I will be using rotator heads and I am spacing them for 100% overlap as they should be.

One of the test I ran was a dump test. I opened up a 2" valve and waited till the pump was kicked on. It was hard to be precise due to the volume of water coming out but it appeared to be one gallon per second at no presure. Today I'm going to try and get a good measurement at 50 psi and 40 psi.

I'll try and remember to post some results but if I forget please remind me.

I appreciate you asking for an update!

RandyGHO
07-27-2012, 01:20 PM
Darkman did you put in a deep well or a large diameter shallow well?

Darkman
07-27-2012, 11:35 PM
Darkman did you put in a deep well or a large diameter shallow well?

The well has a four inch casing that was drilled to 135' were we hit a impermeable clay layer. We hit water bearing sand at 45' that continued to 135'. The pump was installed at 115' at was plumbed with 2" steel pipe. The pump is a three horse.

RandyGHO
07-28-2012, 06:20 AM
The well has a four inch casing that was drilled to 135' were we hit a impermeable clay layer. We hit water bearing sand at 45' that continued to 135'. The pump was installed at 115' at was plumbed with 2" steel pipe. The pump is a three horse.

That is one serious well. :) That sounds great.

Snookie
07-28-2012, 01:20 PM
Just an FYI

Here in Lizard Creek, I have had Well Water for over 11 years now and LOVE it. That is what I water my plants Nanna's and everything else with unless I get enough rain to not water or am not so lazy and use the pond water where I have stocked hybrid Brim in and dip it up and use it on my plants.

I like DAT me. No water bill, no sewer user fee's, no garbage fee's and an electric bill of approx $58.00 per month for a 1600 Sq foot home in the country.

So.......I use all the extra no fee monies to buy AMMO:}

Cuz U Never Know lol

Darkman
07-28-2012, 06:09 PM
....No water bill, no sewer user fee's, no garbage fee's and an electric bill of approx $58.00 per month for a 1600 Sq foot home in the country.....

I live in the city and I'm required to use their water and sewer. I can only use the well for irrigation, pool filling, car washing, etc...

BUT

as I mentioned I had a $400.00 irrigation bill twice last year so it is WELL worth it.

cincinnana
07-28-2012, 08:53 PM
Just an FYI



So.......I use all the extra no fee monies to buy AMMO:}

Cuz U Never Know lol

AT the end of the day it's the NRA. :08:lol

nannerfunboi
07-28-2012, 10:07 PM
darkman..whew.. $400/ bill.. ouch.. ive heard that areas
of florida have real water restrictions..or a cost..whew..i get excited
with a $50/month bill in july/aug.. we have it good here ..compared
to that..you would really have to love your plants to put that kind of
$$$ to keep them going..

Darkman
07-28-2012, 10:37 PM
..you would really have to love your plants to put that kind of $$$ to keep them going..

At that time I had an investment of over $1,000.00 in new citrus and other fruit trees that I hopefully will be attending too after I retire. So yes I sacrificed in other areas to get them established. Out of close to fifty trees I only lost one and it was not from lack of water.

Snookie
07-29-2012, 10:56 AM
AT the end of the day it's the NRA. :08:lol


LOL Shhhhhhhh.......

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=49867&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=49867)

Snookie
07-29-2012, 11:00 AM
I live in the city and I'm required to use their water and sewer. I can only use the well for irrigation, pool filling, car washing, etc...

BUT

as I mentioned I had a $400.00 irrigation bill twice last year so it is WELL worth it.

Oh I applaud you for drilling the well. I used to live in the CITY also till I was able to downsize and live a simple life. I'm soon to retire also...Found out after years of public service I don't like people that much anymore lol

Peace B with U

cincinnana
07-29-2012, 08:02 PM
[QUOTE=Snookie;201186]LOL Shhhhhhhh.......



Good to see you living life at 3100 fps .
Check out fpsrussia on youtube
Happy gardening!!:goteam:

Darkman
07-29-2012, 08:24 PM
Found out after years of public service

I don't like people that much anymore lol

HMMM! Took you that long!

As a public servant I resemble that remark.

I'm a .000001 percenter. That is the percentage of people I have tolerance for. The majority of which I have some connection through Figs, Citrus, Bananas or some other plant.

JCA433
08-01-2012, 11:51 PM
We had rain almost everyday here since May so fortunately I have not irrigated much this year. I have a water well with an old water pump that suffered pitting corrosion in a coupling and spent my Christmas holiday fixing this problem. There was no water for two days and Christmas day!

The peak of the hurricane season is almost here so must keep close watch on those tropical disturbances coming off the Africa coast. I have a feeling that the next seven weeks are going to very active.