Thanks to https://www.dripdepot.com/ for donating the supplies for this drip irrigation install! As part of the 2020 Epic Garden refresh, it was time to fix up the old drip irrigation system. It wasn’t BAD, it just wasn’t optimal. And I had more beds to add on to the system.
I switched from drip line to drip tape for more durability and organization. I also added a footer row to the end of the drip tape for each bed for stability.
The most important thing when installing a drip irrigation system for raised beds is calculating the total gallons per hour output of your proposed system. Then, check and see if the main line tubing will support that level of output. I chose 1/2″ tubing, which supports 200GPH output, and my system is well under that, so I was safe!
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you use a lot of terms that us beginners do not understand… what is DRIP TAPE?
this sounds dumb but has anyone walking by messed with your setup ? Or stole anything
Hi Kevin. Found your channel tonight and am loving it!! I started gardening last year in raised beds and have been semi successful. 🙂 I think I have a soil problem but that’s another question. I have 4 7×3 raised beds that right now are on a buried drip system. Each bed has two lines running the length of the bed. How far apart do you recommend spacing each line so there aren’t any dry spots? I’m wondering if I need to re space and add a middle line. Also, have you found that the irrigation lines interfere with your plant placement at all? Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
is your house zone for residential? It look like your backyard is in the middle of a large city and a busy intersection where a shopping center should be.
I can't be the only one hearing "the hetero" lol
You talk too much rather than showing your work .
Glad I found this before installing a system-thanks!
The math in the beginning feels so inclear still… anyone have recommendations for understanding this?
Thank you! I just ripped up my old messy drip system with the spaghetti-like drip lines and I'm trying TAPE! You've made the process very clear and easy to understand! Wonderful!
You were good at math weren't you
Good job in your presentation Bro.
Good efficient practice of labor/water conservation in your micro raised bed garden.
Keep up the great work and lets see more on your garden in the future.
I live in a colder climate and have to be able to Winterize. How difficult would it be to purge this system of leftover water?
man, I've spent so much money trying to figure this out.. I'm on an allotment and trying to do the whole thing lol. One tap isn't enough it seems and pumps are hella expensive!!
This is not a gardening question. I see behind you, on your front stoop that your Welcome Mat says that Texas is Home. Are you originally from Texas? Just curious. I live in rural central Texas.
Yea, neeeeeeeeeeevermind!
+1 for playing with LEGOS!
How much is your water bill?
So very helpful.. this is my next project to tackle!
I have used drip since in my 30's. It's the only way to go. At 67 yrs, I no longer have the hand strength to push the connectors in place. I have always heard try dipping the tubes in hot water. It works BUT using a lighter is so much easier. Hold the tube to the flame for 2-5 seconds and your connector will slide on like butter.
Love you Kevin, but not everyone has sponsored help
I have run a main 1" water line up through each of my 5 new raised garden beds, and each is capped off. I have not filled the beds completely yet, because I am not sure how I am going to water the beds from these 1" lines. What is the best way to water my beds before I cut the 1" pipe down to the height in the beds to work from there? The water pressure coming through the water line is about 65 lbs. Any recommendations? Drip? Install faucet and use a hose splitter with drip or soaker lines off those? What do you think? hughey598@msn.com
What did you mean about being under pressure? Meaning you went over the 200 gph max?
What drip tape did you use?
I gotta say unless it's a emergency Drip depot is where it's at, they are based in the same state as me, prices and products are aways on point
What's the advantage to having a footer rail compared to just crimping or capping each end of the tube off?
Thanks for sharing. Your informative and the delivery doesn't waste time.
Where can I find guidance for winterizing a drip system? I garden in USDA Zone 3S so the freeze line can be 3 feet deep.
Burying your drip tape is great, until you forget exactly where it is, and whack it with your trowel or rake.
How does drip tape work compared to a soaker hose?
Thanks for details on how to plan properly. That is very helpful. It seems all your raised bed are connect at one location into the existing sprinkler in-gound system. I was wondering if it would be simple and easier to pressurize if connect multiple main lines to the in-ground system. I have a pop-up sprinkler every 12ft or so, and I can pull one main line to feed 3 raise beds. Any thought? Cheers!