Vegetable garden irrigation - what's the best technology? | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 128862 United States 08/15/2006 05:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We use homemade drips. $5 hose and a pocket knife / Ice punch. Lay the hose out and poke the hold where the plants are (faceing down). This will save water and only water where needed, not coating / asking for fungus or burn on the leaves/vegitation. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 80475 United States 08/15/2006 05:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We use homemade drips. $5 hose and a pocket knife / Ice punch. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 128862Lay the hose out and poke the hold where the plants are (faceing down). This will save water and only water where needed, not coating / asking for fungus or burn on the leaves/vegitation. I like this idea. The easiest way that uses the least amount of specialized parts is probably the best. Do you use ordinary garden hose? Do you replant your garden every year in the same pattern so you reuse the hose placement? |
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User ID: 128819 United States 08/15/2006 05:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i reccomend heavy mulching (straw) to kill weeds and keep the water in,, good luck "By way of deception, thou shalt do war." Israel's Mossad "The truth shall set you free." U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Motto |
KY6 User ID: 130994 United Kingdom 08/15/2006 05:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Water the roots, not the shoots. BER is normally caused by irregular watering or insufficient water during hot weather. Bad air circulation in greenhouses can also lead to problems. Some tomatoes (Moneymaker or Gardener's Delight) are more susceptible to BER. If you rely exclusively on automatic irrigation then it's best to water on demand using a soil wetness monitor. Overwatering can be just as bad as underwatering, especially for cucumbers. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 128862 United States 08/15/2006 05:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes, ordinary hose. I prefer the heavier duty, but the $2-$3 dollar ones work as well. I don't bury it, you can use wire in U shapes to hold it in place. Then you can simply roll it up at the end of the year. No, we often rotate or refresh the soil. We had 3 tons of horti-mix brought in and have used compost for 9 years in our garden. "anywhere you dig, you will find worms in each shovel" which is a good thing. We also have raised beds for lettuce, onions. We soak those from the top and use organic mixes to prevent pest/fungus. We use homemade drips. $5 hose and a pocket knife / Ice punch. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80475Lay the hose out and poke the hold where the plants are (faceing down). This will save water and only water where needed, not coating / asking for fungus or burn on the leaves/vegitation. I like this idea. The easiest way that uses the least amount of specialized parts is probably the best. Do you use ordinary garden hose? Do you replant your garden every year in the same pattern so you reuse the hose placement? |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 80475 United States 08/15/2006 05:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes, ordinary hose. I prefer the heavier duty, but the $2-$3 dollar ones work as well. I don't bury it, you can use wire in U shapes to hold it in place. Then you can simply roll it up at the end of the year. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 128862No, we often rotate or refresh the soil. We had 3 tons of horti-mix brought in and have used compost for 9 years in our garden. "anywhere you dig, you will find worms in each shovel" which is a good thing. We also have raised beds for lettuce, onions. We soak those from the top and use organic mixes to prevent pest/fungus. We use homemade drips. $5 hose and a pocket knife / Ice punch. Lay the hose out and poke the hold where the plants are (faceing down). This will save water and only water where needed, not coating / asking for fungus or burn on the leaves/vegitation. I like this idea. The easiest way that uses the least amount of specialized parts is probably the best. Do you use ordinary garden hose? Do you replant your garden every year in the same pattern so you reuse the hose placement? That sounds great! Where do you buy such inexpensive hose? |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 131504 United States 08/15/2006 05:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Try using a soil additive when planting. They are expensive but easy to use. I recommend Hydrogel or Gelscape [link to www.grotek.net] [link to www.amereq.com] These products, although inorganic, do not effect the quality of your vegetables and are very beneficial |
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User ID: 128819 United States 08/15/2006 05:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The best way to control insects is to let free-range chickens patrol your garden, then you also get free compost. But few neighborhoods would go for this unless the economy crashes. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80475there is a book called the chicken tractor,, or something close to that, it is how we controlled bugs as well, and the eggs are really really good "By way of deception, thou shalt do war." Israel's Mossad "The truth shall set you free." U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Motto |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 80475 United States 08/15/2006 06:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've tried the Dripline-style irrigation systems and can definitely that people avoid them for vegetable gardens. The more robust systems from Israel might be okay for permanent landscaping but the sytems sold at retailers like Home Depot are worthless. |