https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/setting-up-an-edible-water-garden • Posted by Hardie Grant
Large, sealed clay pots, 1 metre across by 500 mm deep, holding about 150 litres of water each, were used to grow edible aquatic plants and provide wildlife habitat.
Large, sealed clay pots, 1 metre across by 500 mm deep, holding about 150 litres of water each, were used to grow edible aquatic plants and provide wildlife habitat.
The underside of the drainage hole is covered with tape to contain the wet silicone until it is set.
The drainage hole is plugged with silicone.
It should look like this.
The porous sides of the pot are sealed with a non-toxic sealing agent.
A spirit level ensures that the pot is sitting level in its final position.
Inspecting plants for damage, disease or pests prior to planting up.
Installing a planting shelf made from aviary mesh and fencing wire. One of the main feature plants, a papyrus, is kept in its pot to prevent it from taking over.
A layer of gravel is placed at the bottom of the wire basket and the main pot, followed by 80–100 mm of clean sand. The planting ledge is filled with soil.
The bound roots of the kang kong are teased out and loosened prior to planting.
Lebanese cress is planted in the wire shelf.
Green taro, as well as papyrus, are kept in their pots as they grow into and vigorous plants.
The pot is filled with rainwater.