Fertilizer options?

A less expensive, probably (hopefully) serviceable option for automatic 
fertilizing as well is the new "line feed" MiracleGrow feeder which will put
any water soluble fertilizer out in line when plumbed into a basic water
hose and sprinkler.  Coupled with timer, you can come up with a fertilize
and "soak in cycle" and later flush/water with fresh water as well.

Seems to work so far..

JR

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>From: "BILL J. SADOWSKI" <BSADOWSKI@CompuServe.COM>
>To: "INTERNET:pumpkins@mallorn.com" <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
>Subject: RE:   Fertilizer Injector's
>Date: Mon, Nov 22, 1999, 7:06 PM
>

> I am in the process of designing a watering, fertilizer injector system.
> I will be using a programmable timing device to activate the different
> watering zones.   I am also going  to use a chemical feed pump which has a
> metering system built-in.    The fertilizer mix will be agitated in a 30
> gallon plastic tank prior to injection.   The injection will be added to
> the watering zones as needed. it can be metered as to not add too much.   I
> am estimating the metering pump to be about $120.
>
> My design will be complete by February, with all parts ordered and running.
>   I will send the design plan and all part numbers to those who are
> interested.
>
> I want this design to do my watering and fertilizing while I am at work.  I
> am an engineer by profession and I guarantee this system will be "slick"
> when I am finished with it.
>
> I am also going to build a table / spreadsheet showing the type of
> mister/sprinkler and how much water per week which will equal running time
> of the zone and calculated fertilizer injection quantity.
>
> It will be an easy system and very reliable and cheap.   I want something
> that I can sit back, drink beer, and watch those pumpkins grow.
>
> It can even have a sensing device to detect if has rained that day and not
> to water or fertilize.   That feature will be added later.
>
> Bill   Sadowski,    Ohio
>
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