Re: watering hosta gardens with irrigation system?
- Subject: Re: watering hosta gardens with irrigation system?
- From: r*@netsync.net
- Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:00:26 -0400 (EDT)
All that is at least a consideration. I haven't heard anyone say
exactly how long nematodes can survive in the soil ( not eggs, but the
live worms) I am inclined to doubt they will last for very long as
adults with out food sources. My hose is laid on top of the soil and is
usually completly dry between waterings. Still ~~ it is something to
consider.
Thanks
Ran
> Ran,
>
> Foliar nematodes also live in the soil. What would keep them from
> getting in
> a drip system, particularly the spongy hose type........and be carried
> down
> the line to the plants down stream?
>
> I like the idea of drip systems but I wonder if submerged spongy hose
> types
> could carry diseases or nematodes around the garden.
>
> Dan and Lu
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ranbl@netsync.net>
> To: <hosta-open@hort.net>
> Cc: <hosta-open@hort.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 10:19 AM
> Subject: RE: watering hosta gardens with irrigation system?
>
>
>> All
>> Before you have a "system" installed, consider some facts. Foliar
>> nematodes, in hostas are spread by water. That includes running water
>> and splashing water. They "ride" in the larger droplets and streaming
>> water. The problem with heavy watering ( and of course rain) is that
>> splashing effect is enhanced. I think watering with a soaker hose
>> system is proving to be better. It causes no running and little
>> splash
>> & gets you max. use of the water supplied.
>> Ran Lydell
>> Eagle Bay Gardens
>> 10749 Bennett Rd.
>> Dunkirk, NY 14048 (Zone 6 sometimes)
>>> I think the best test is to actually measure the water being applied
>>> and
>>> adjust watering times accordingly.
>>>
>>> Richard
>>
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