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Old July 6, 2021   #850
Shrinkrap
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: N. California
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Originally Posted by OneStepAhead View Post
How is the flavor when using a earthbox? Just wondering if it's similar to hydro which to me taste a bit watery compared to tomatoes grown in dirt, especially when water is withheld during fruiting.

I wonder how earthbox compares to a straw bale. Seems like it could be similar. I'm
Using bales this year but only for my peppers as a trial.

I haven't been able to grow in soil for years, so it would be hard me to compare.


We get lots of days over 90, even 100, and it's quite dry with virtually no rain for months. I have some fruit trees and vines in the ground, and try to convince myself withholding water is a good thing.
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