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Oxford, UK

Where I can get space to grow in the uk is not fed by a mains water supply. Instead we have shallow wells with hand pumps. I recon I have the time to pump 100 gallons per week. Possibly twice this in peak times. Is this enough for two plants or should I go with one?

5/16/2008 6:38:38 AM

Denver, CO

This is of course going to depend on the amount of rainfall you get. But many of the "heavy hitters" report using 70 to 80 gallons a day per plant during dry periods without help from rain fall. Since you can t control weather, this is what you should base your decisons on.

What about an electric water pump to draw from the well? They are as cheap as $45 and can pump 300 gallons an hour. Can get much greater then that but not really needed. But would have to watch the head hieght.

5/16/2008 10:24:32 PM

Oxford, UK

Thanks for the response. The area I have is allotment land (I don't know what the American terminology is) and it has no electricity. I'll seriously consider a petrol powered pump. These go for about $200 over here so not cheap.

5/19/2008 3:56:06 AM

Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia

It might be cheaper to go for a 12v pump out of a caravan or narrow boat? they can put out quite a bit and you just keep recharging a car battery.

5/19/2008 5:05:10 AM