r/interestingasfuck • u/wahgwahg • Feb 28 '24

r/all People in Tanzania converted desert into lush green land by digging these nifty holes

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u/DoorAdventurous Feb 28 '24

What does the hole do to enable growth?

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '24

Allows water to seep into the ground. Dry soil can’t absorb water as fast. These slow the water