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Watering Bag

MattyB

By MattyB
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MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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I found this little device on the clearance rack at Walmart, $5.

With exceptionally dry weather, and because I use drip irrigation, I've found that palms benefit from an occasional hose watering in order to wet the mulch and soil around the trunk. They only need it once or twice a year, but I think it helps them form adventitious roots better. Just my instincts. This watering bag holds 20 gallons of water and delivers it in about 6-8 hours. If I've got a tree that I think needs a good soaking, I'll zip it up around the trunk, and fill it up.

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

Palmdude Mentor

Palmdude

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Nice bag there Matt

grant b. Rising Star

grant b.

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nice chair there matt

you aren't worried about any rot? are you using this technique on crown shafted palms as well?

Grant
Long Beach, CA

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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I don't leave the bag there. I just fill it up and let it water the plant one time and then go use it somewhere else.

Also, the water doesn't touch the trunk at all. Imagine it like a big long donut. ew I just grossed myself out for some reason

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

Mauna Kea Cloudforest Grand Master

Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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What brand is the one you bought?

Axel at the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve

On Mauna Kea above Hilo. Koeppen Zone Cfb (Montane Tropical Cloud Forest), USDA Hardiness Zone 11b/12a, AHS Heat zone 1 (max 78F), annual rainfall: 130-180", Soil pH 5.

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_Keith Grand Master

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They are very popular with local municipalities that plant street trees and can't water them everyday. I am guessing, however, that those might have a slower release of water.

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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I didn't pay attention to the brand. It was marked down to $5 so I snatched it up to give it a try.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

trioderob Grand Master

trioderob

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that's a lot of grief - just water with a garden hose - does the same thing

JEFF IN MODESTO Mentor

JEFF IN MODESTO

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I'm thinking it might be a good thing to use to protect young palms from a hard frost.

Modesto, CA USDA 9b

July/August average 95f/63f

Dec/Jan average 55f/39f

Average lowest winter temp 27f

Record low temp 18f

Record high temp 113f

Mats Rising Star

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  On 6/18/2014 at 12:29 AM, trioderob said:

that's a lot of grief - just water with a garden hose - does the same thing

Grief?

Matty's trees are on a steep slope. Standing there with a hose on a slow enough trickle so it soaks in, doesn't roll off and applying 20 gallons is what I would call grief.

But knowing you, I'm sure your mileage varies.

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JEFF IN MODESTO Mentor

JEFF IN MODESTO

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I believe it's called treegator.

I've seen them listed on Amazon

Modesto, CA USDA 9b

July/August average 95f/63f

Dec/Jan average 55f/39f

Average lowest winter temp 27f

Record low temp 18f

Record high temp 113f

Zeeth Grand Master

Zeeth

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Cool!

Keith 

Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

JEFF IN MODESTO Mentor

JEFF IN MODESTO

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I believe it's called treegator.

I've seen them listed on Amazon

Modesto, CA USDA 9b

July/August average 95f/63f

Dec/Jan average 55f/39f

Average lowest winter temp 27f

Record low temp 18f

Record high temp 113f

rprimbs Mentor

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  On 6/18/2014 at 12:44 AM, Jeff in Modesto said:

I'm thinking it might be a good thing to use to protect young palms from a hard frost.

It might be a good experiment to try it around a coconut in the Winter.

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Palmdude

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Matt you cracked me up wit the doughnut comment :)

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