Re: watering

I experimented with  Drip Irrigation extensively years ago & was not happy 
with the  results.  It caused the root system to congregate around the 
emitters  resulting in the plants not taking up nutrients throughout the growing  
area.  I would think a grid pattern of soaker hoses would work better as  
long as they were on long cycled watering times. Any watering must be  done 
with deep soaking to promote large root systems. 


George
 
 
In a message dated 7/4/2010 10:58:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
yorunk13@att.net writes:

I was  reading on BP about watering and how much water to use.  As I 
mentioned,  I water using a hand wand attached to a garden hose.  Based on what I 
was  reading, I should be putting down alot more water than I am.  What is 
the  proper way to water to insure a good watering? (that will not remove 
most of  the soils I used to cover nodes)

I was reading about drip irrigation,  but that is not possible for me.  
Automatic misters or sprayers are also  not an option at this  time.

Debbie

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