How far must the spike be pushed into the soil? Does the entire ceramic part have to be in the soil? Or can most stick out?
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Put the spikes all the way in because the water oozes out from them into the soil. It doesn't just drip (I think)
254778
I placed the spikes so that most of the ceramic portion was in the soil. The water will seep into the soil through the ceramic.
254779
I would recommend that you read the directions that come with the stakes. I did put most of the ceramic part into the soil (about 3") as the moist ceramic being in contact with the soil is what keeps the plant at the proper hydration.
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i think the whole ceramic part have to be in the soil....thats the idea---to moisten as much soil around the spike as possible....but if some of it sticks out--i dont know if it would draw enough water....so the answer is-i dont know, sorry
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I am trying to do this with my kids as a project.... i have a "beginner" question: After it germinates , do we need to remove the cardboard and replant? or are the roots supposed to push through? we are only doing these in 5-gallon buckets and not in the ground. thank you for your help!
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Memories (of windowsill pots) are made of this; I'm a NYC girl. The spikes are easy to sink into moist soil, and they're approximately 1-3/4" long. I think they really make a difference - and the fact that they're organic is a big plus! I hope I'm being helpful.
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If you have a clay type soil (this doesn't work in sand or rocky soil) a hole larger than about 8 inches (which this ends up being) is more or less counter-productive...you don't want dug up (loosened) soil around your post. I loaned my out and can't get it back!
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sprinkling on the surface wont do much. spores need to make contact with root tips. Suggestion: depending on the plant and how delicate it is to disruption i would try to dig around its root perimeter, incorporate it into the soil (the depth should match about the height of the plant), then replace soil without packing too hard and water. Or if its in a pot, transplant it into a bigger pot and shake out roots before transfer. Mix it into the new soil and the symbiosis should take hold pretty quickly. Approx 1 week
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I purchased the 12" style and put them about 4-5" into the ground, leaving about 7-8" above. I was creating a rounded retaining wall on the backside of a concrete paver wall that I put a palm and plants inside. If the daylilies and vines are intruding via the ground, you might want to consider digging a trench and burying a pressure-treated 2" x 6" or 2" x 8" in the ground. It might be a less expensive solution.
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I hammered in a ground spike about 6ft long and attached the ground to the spike. Depending on your soil you may need a longer spike. Then I attached the insulators I bought with it to wooden poles and ran the wire around my garden and attached it to the positive lead. It's important to make sure there is no vegetation touching the wire.
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Get a mallott and pound in the spikes should be okay, trellis hooks up to the spikes you pound in the ground.
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I have been using this umbrella stand exclusively in sand but it is very sturdy. My answer is yes, I always use a rubber mallet to move the spike deep into the sand but I don't see why you could not use the same method in soil. It's a great product.
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Apparently so. I'm told you need 1or 2 spikes for the Spring/Summer season, as they hate soil with low nutrients
1238547
I don't know for certain, but the purpose of the spike is to help the plant bloom. Period. I would count on a different product for your purpose.
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it has spikes on the bottom that push into the ground so they would be in the way
517998
The tubing that siphons the reservoir water to the spike is about 30 inches long. I would say you can set the water source a maximum of 18-24 inches below the rim of the planter.
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Spikes are about 4-5 inches in height. Come in sections about 1 foot long. I used screws to attach versus adhesive tape they suggested.
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I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it! I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a problem with spikes emptying in a few hours. That mystifies me. Good luck!
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I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it!I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a problem with spikes emptying in a few hours. That mystifies me. Good luck! I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it!I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a... » Read More I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it!I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a problem with spikes emptying in a few hours. That mystifies me. Good luck! « Show Less
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I have found you really don't need the spikes. Out of doors it might be an issue as I find mine tends to blow over but in a garage it should not be a problem. I use the small caloway mat (about a square foot or so that I hold down on with a 30 or 40 penny nail. It's less expensive than a bigger mat though you might have problems anchoring it on a concrete floor. Though you could nail it to a large sheet of plywood.