Hi Alycia!
Rainwater usage directly on vegetables is not recommended. There are many food safety issues that go with this. Additionally, rainwater testing is recommended on a regular basis. Local and state agencies also make regional decisions about it.
Here is some additional info if you want to read on.
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs1218/#:~:text=When%20using%20harvested%20water%20to%20irrigate%20a%20vegetable,Water%20should%20be%20applied%20in%20the%20morning%20only.
Good luck! Water is everything!
Kim
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Kim Aman
Grow Garden Grow
Dallas TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-04-2023 11:32:11 AM
From: Alycia Wright
Subject: Rain Catchment Systems
I did a search and didn't see anything- which in a gardening group is weird! We have a soon to be youth garden with no real access to water except a creek that flows though. Size is about 33x33, so it's a big space. Looking for some creative ideas to harvest rain water and any other ideas for under $500. Extra bonus if its something youth can help do. Also, if anyone is aware of any grants for water supply (we even have two chickens and a rooster coming soon), let me know. Would love to see any pictures too!
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Alycia Wright
Culturalrootsco-op.com
Richmond Va
8043068116
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