The photo on the left depicts an olla that I pulled out of the ground at the end of the growing season a few years ago. You can see the remains of the plant roots and how they wrapped around the vessel, drinking from it. On the right you can see the hole from which the olla was extracted and how the plant roots encircled the vessel.
13
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
7 comments
Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.wow, that is interesting,
Rugglesby
Level 8
May 12, 2018
1
It is! I'll keep researching it.
Very cool! On what sort of plants did you use the olla?
Donna_I
Level 8
May 12, 2018
1
Tomatoes, peppers, squashes and melons. Works well on plants that we tend to grow individually. But I have used them in containers for peas, beans and okra
Tomatoes, peppers, squashes and melons. Works well on plants that we tend to grow individually. But I have used them in containers for peas, beans and okra
How many pounds of clay do start with?
CraeftSmith
Level 7
May 12, 2018
1
About 2 pounds for a 1 1/2 gallon olla.
@farmboy2017 thanks! I am going to try this out. I'll post if I can get it to work.
@CraeftSmith Are you a Potter?
@farmboy2017 not professionally. It's just a hobby. I usually make little jars, bowls, and things that I need. I am not very good at it, but I like practicing 
That's really cool. I might have to try them.
AstralSmoke
Level 8
May 12, 2018
1
Thanks!
Recent Visitors 29
CraeftSmith
OH, USA
farmboy2017
TX, USA
AmiSue
Fairfield County,
CrazyQuilter
AZ, USA
Cast1es
Houston,
Photos 5,325 More
Posted by JolantaUnusual fungi.
Posted by FernappleI am trying to grow some extra salad crops this year in the new greenhouse.
Posted by JolantaBugg life.
Posted by glennlab My first flowers of this spring. Lotus and blue bells
Posted by glennlab My first flowers of this spring. Lotus and blue bells
Posted by FrostyJimSeedlings ..
Posted by FernappleIts Hellebore season now.
Posted by FernappleIts Hellebore season now.
Posted by FernappleIts Hellebore season now.
Posted by FrostyJim...don't be silly!
Posted by KateOahuI saw some pretty flowers on a walk today. I’d never seen a white Hibiscus before. And I do not know what the pink flowers are.
Posted by KateOahuI saw some pretty flowers on a walk today. I’d never seen a white Hibiscus before. And I do not know what the pink flowers are.
Posted by KateOahuI saw some pretty flowers on a walk today. I’d never seen a white Hibiscus before. And I do not know what the pink flowers are.
Posted by FrostyJimI usually drink coffee while planting seeds?
Posted by KilltheskyfairyI love all the information on the internet that makes me a better gardener…
Posted by Jaylo64Primative hydroponic system /an old shoe rack and coffee cans ! Cans above drip into the cans below !