i grow each plant in a pre dug hole spaced 5' apart my soil mixture is my own mix n is added to each 5 gallon hole which is monded about 10" high on 16" centers after i transplant each seedling i cover each mond with a 2' square piece of black landscape fabric
i water each plant with a full 2 gallons everyday throughout grow n 3 times a week i spray all parts of the plant with liquid seaweed 1\4 stregth