We built our first two 5x1 meter wicking beds in 2009 (now four), on the northern side of the house, so they get plenty of full sun, from morning to late afternoon, throughout the year - in Melbourne, Australia. We will email the book in PDF format within 24 hours. This booklet provides detailed information, including exact measurements and lists of materials needed for constructing timber-framed Wicking Worm Beds, plus everything you need to know about adding compost worms to the wicking beds. Purchase this fully illustrated instructional eBooklet. Since water will wick up only 300mm to the plant roots, the soil depth should be no more than 320mm deep (about one foot deep). Instead, the water 'wicks' up to the roots, and the top soil will remain soft under the mulch.
Water won't evaporate in the reservoir under wicking beds. Water once a week in summer and less during the rest of the year! Plants are productive because they have a continuous supply of water and nutrients." Underground reservoir of water or pond contained by a waterproof container or liner below the surface of the soil. "The wicking worm bed is a highly productive growing system which not only produces more food from limited water,īut also recycles waste organic material to provide plant nutrient and capture carbon. Learn how to construct garden Wicking Worm Beds
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