When I discovered that ancient civilisations and indigenous people use ollas for irrigating crops I had to make some and give it a go. The theory is that water gradually seeps out of the porous unglazed terracotta to a radius of about 2 feet and the plants' roots gravitate towards it. They need to be refilled weekly, rather than daily watering. This is going to be a bed of garlic, which I will be planting in the next few weeks. It will be next spring and early summer when I hope the crop will really benefit.
I also sowed green manure on a bed that I won't be planting until next spring and harvested apples, chard, kale, runner beans and herbs.
I also sowed green manure on a bed that I won't be planting until next spring and harvested apples, chard, kale, runner beans and herbs.
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