Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Make sure you have enough soaker hose or plastic tube length to
cover your garden area. You can lay the hose out when you plant an
area and pull it up after harvesting. For easier setup, lay it out along
your beds as you plant your seeds or set out your transplants. The
hose and plastic tubing can be mulched or just left on top of the
ground. But be aware that both can deteriorate over time if left
exposed to the sun.
Disadvantages of Drip Irrigation
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It takes time and some effort to set up and to take down the equipment
and hoses.
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The tubing can be easily punctured by a rake or hoe.
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Equipment can become very costly if you have a large garden area,
though it will last for a long time if handled properly.
The system using irrigation tubing is best utilized if you have a
large garden or are growing commercially. It can be costly and
labor-intensive, and therefore not necessarily the best choice for a
small backyard vegetable garden.
Every garden site has different needs and every gardener has a
different outlook, so you need to choose the watering style that best
suits you and your garden. Most gardeners use a combination of all
the watering options to best meet the needs of all their vegetable
plants. The most important part of watering your vegetable plants is
to make sure they are not getting too much or too little water.
Proper watering is needed for your plants to grow and produce an
abundant harvest for you.
