RE: Watering vines
What about a down-the-leaves microsprinklers system, like the one used by
Kirk Momber. You can see its details pretty well in the 2002 Holland video.
Carlos from Spain
----- Original Message -----
From: Donald E. Chambers <dec@stratuswave.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 4:02 AM
Subject: Watering vines
> To the heavy hitters:
> What is the best way to water the vines. I live in WV and tend to have
heavy
> fungi problems and heat. I used overhead watering methods last year but
this
> tends to wash off sprays and increase fungal problems. Leaves start to
turn
> color and wilt up etc. I've thought about misting but I know a heavy
hitter in
> my area that has trouble with more fungus even with them. My latest idea
is
> soaker hoses buried 3-4" in a grid fashion. Has anyone tried this? Does it
> help cool the plant as well during hot weather in the day? How can I set
up
> this grid pattern idea? I'm planning on tilling in some fungicide granules
30
> days prior to planting and maybe other methods. Any help is appreciated.
Thank
> You! Don
>
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