Scott Rowson

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I am having one of these systems installed on my property right now and have been wondering the same thing. Apparently the flexible "pipes" that snake along under the ground - on contour - are buried about a foot deep and will not in any way be damaged by what grows above it. The guy who is doing the install said to plant whatever I want but that the ground does need to get some sun, wind, etc. to function properly. He said the system will put out fair amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous.

It sounds like I may be more open to edibles in this area than you but am not yet sure what would be best. Will keep an eye on your post for some ideas.
9 years ago
Our 20 acre plot in central Missouri is a mix of open and wooded land. A 5-acre lake sits at the center. Potential for vegetable farming, orchard production, sustainable lumber/cedar mulch production, permaculture demonstration site, etc. Open to ideas. We don't currently live there but will be building soon. Would consider a rental agreement at that time. In the meantime someone could rent nearby and run a CSA on the land. Or clear and sell cedar to local mills. Or install swales, rotational grazing, perennial plants and set up a permaculture classroom. Lots of options.

Pros:
15 minutes to downtown Columbia (120,000-person college town w/thriving restaurant scene, farmer's markets, etc.)
Owner active in local food scene
Shipping container for storage
Tools: all basic gardening tools, A-frame level, hoses, landscaping fabric, etc.
Tractor w/loader
Tractor implements: tiller, aerator, snow plow, wood chipper (up to 6")
Water (three hydrants located around property)
Stocked lake with kayaks, paddleboard, etc.
Five irrigated, 60' garden beds on contour

Cons:
Currently no fencing
Covenants restrict us to four large animals
Limited to ten chickens or ducks
No electric on site
No gas on site
9 years ago