John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com helps his friends to build their raised bed garden. This is Part 6. Installing the Drip Irrigation. Converting from 1/2″ PVC pipe to 1/2″ OD Black Drip Tubing.
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Part 6 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Drip Irrigation Install 1/2″ PVC to Drip Tube
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black pipe is way …
black pipe is way cheaper, and easier to work with/use.
Hey Johh, Couldn’t …
Hey Johh, Couldn’t you use just the PVC for all the drip irrigation? Is the black pipe cheaper? Which is more cost affective, PVC pipe or the drip stuff? Great vid as always.
Good Video, thanks …
Good Video, thanks John!
Online. Do a google …
Online. Do a google search for drip irrigation. A local harware store or irrigation store.
a few options:
1 …
a few options:
1. Water more often so they dont dry out
2. Water early morning / late evening / night so minimal water evaporation occurs.
3. Sandy soils in the desert drain well. Which would cause them to dry faster. Add water-retaining soil/ammendments to hold more water.
4. shade the area for the hottest part of the day to prevent some evaporation of water.
5. grow vegetables that require less water, that were traditionally grown in the desert. Nopal Cactus comes to mind.
where would i buy …
where would i buy materials for irrigation?
question, I live in …
question, I live in a desert environment and plants keep drying up. I’m about to give up but love growing vegetables. Do you have a solution to my problem.