Re: Drip watering?
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Drip watering?
- From: b*@pacific.net (Vickie Brock)
- Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 14:49:06 -0300
>>>... drip irrigation systems........ John
> >
>>I have found it causes shallow rooting. George
>
>George, could this depend on the watering schedule more than the type of
>watering system? Corn, for instance, will withstand a fall storm better
>in a dry year than in a year when there has been lots of rain - probably
>because the roots have had to go deeper in order to get the moisture
>they need, so they are better able to anchor the plant. If somebody
>used a drip irrigation system to get a good amount of water down, then
>waited till it dried out somewhat before turning it on again, wouldn't
>the roots go deeper? As my Dad says, the roots go as deep as they need
>to.
>
>Maybe there is a tendency for the person at the controls to water
>differently with different types of systems - more often and less deeply
>with drippers, for instance.
>
>Or is there truly something about the distribution pattern that affects
>the roots?
>
>Beth
>
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Beth , I think your right seems if you want deep roots water heavy then
leave it for 10 to 15 days.............
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