Monday, June 25, 2007

Something we have Known.. Slow watering is perfect for plants

As more and more people search for the best methods to conserve water and continue to bolster plant/crop growth, drip irrigation comes to mind first and foremost.

the AP has a story Slow watering is perfect for plants.



For over 20 years we have been practicing the drip watering methods to increase plant and crop production while conserving water.





Good watering is all-important to a good garden and long, slow watering has many benefits.

We agree, the accuracy of the delivery system of course is paramount to your results.



Soaker hoses are easy to use, but their actual ooze rate is variable.
It can differ significantly from the stated rate and it can drop
dramatically after the hose has been buried in the ground even one
season.



Soaker hoses are a little outdated. As mentioned, their results are very unpredictable and they still only do the same ol "soak it till you think it's wet enough" method of caring for your garden or crop.



A good alternative to soaker hoses is drip irrigation, which delivers
water to your garden with tubes that have drip holes -- or emitters --
spaced along their length. The system can sit on the ground or be
buried below.



Drip irrigation tubes ..... have advantages over sprinklers for watering the garden.

We could not agree more, GoDrip.com supplies all of your irrigation needs in this aspect.



In this case, the emitters where water exits are engineering marvels
that maintain relatively consistent water output in spite of changes in
water pressure or elevation.

Selecing your drippers is very important, to prevent clogging, deliver accurate supply and free yourself from too much work.



... [Drip] systems are easily automated with an inexpensive timer. Automation
is a good idea because this type of watering works best when the water
goes on and off frequently through the days and weeks. After all,
plants absorb water throughout most days...



Automation of your drip system is key, technology today can help quite a bit without breaking the bank.



We appreciate the AP for helping get the word out that drip irrigation, drip systems and water conservation are possible for everyone from the average gardener to the large farmer.



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