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I don’t know why you’d need to turn off one line on a bed individually seems dumb and overly complicated to me. If anything just turn off the whole bed.
Funny you made this video. I was building a vertical hydroponics setup and had to build the top rail. Used some Aussie made irrigation stuff similar to that newer setup. I don't think I will ever go back to the more basic setups now. So much better. Also seems to be thicker so should last longer.
is that drip tape a soaker hose type deal, or do you then branch off of it with individual drippers?
Do you like the gravel/paver walkway in between beds more or the wood chips? I imagine the gravel/paver does a better job suppressing weeds, but also makes the area warmer?
Why do you use rocks for your walk paths instead of woodchips?
Why not under the soil?
Just curious as to why raised beds are still being made with wood and not pvc or something similar. Gardens Require good soil as every Good Farmer knows, but my point here is with good soil, most have good worms in thier soil, and with wood being a organic matter, the worms will eventually eat that wood as well…Do you plan on in the future possibly switching over or do just like the look of the wood and ok with it breaking down over time?
great video, i have learned soo much. just about to expand to start production farming next year.
thank you Curtis
Thanks for the quick and simple video, much prefer these to ones that are twice the length and provide the same or less useful information (not your video, but others out there). I do have a question, what system are you using for the irrigation? Rainbird, Dripworks…? and where did you get it from, the big orange box store or the blue one? or elsewhere… i'm located in Calgary too
Thank you!
What kind of drip tape is it that you use?
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What lines are you using in your bed?
Do you have an Amazon link for them
With all do respect, I disagree with Curtis's conclusion, although to each his/her own of course. I've set up many large scale drip irrigation systems, and have come to prefer the setup which he recommends against. First, it is super handy to be able to shut off a single tape should a) one row require less water than the neighboring rows, or b) you plant different rows at different times, or c) you have a big leak in one tape and want to prevent a flood but can't stop to immediately to fix it. Also, this setup uses less parts than the second setup, although the tape connectors with valves do cost a bit more. I've never had the barbs leak on me, but I make sure to drill a small hole in the tubing so they fit tight. Still, many kudos to Curtis, I love your videos and have learned tons!
Please, is there a certain brand of drip irrigation stuff that is good quality?
We just have a tiny pink watering can that we keep in the shade during the day so the plastic lasts longer.
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Mine always become longer and are not straight anymore because of the sun. I use them a lot in our greenhouse, 2 lines per 30 meter long bed. Not really sure how to fix the problem, it can be really annoying sometimes, especially when having small plants that can get uprooted or damaged by an expanding drip line.
Isnt the point of a drip system to have the lines be below the mulch?
home gardener here…I plant my beds using bio-intensive offset spacing. Thinking about switching to drip under my straw mulch to combat the "holy s*** it's hot" Florida weather. Do you find that drip really only irrigates that relative area for each emitter or is there enough wicking action throughout the bed to not worry if I don't plant in any sort of row layout?
I am new to this and building raised beds now and my plan was to bury hose type lines deep in the bed beneath the soil. I wasn’t thinking drip just a self made hose with plenty of holes for irrigation. Then i could just turn on the hose spicket for 60 seconds or so and wet the spoil from beneath. Is this a good or bad plan?
Hey boss could you shoot us beginners a link to the materials you used? I’ve seen a plethora of irrigation materials but I’m sure you have some wisdom as to which work better???
id love to know what type of wood you use for the raised beds. It been a dilemma for me for some time.
Would like to do this in our school garden, zone 6b. Assuming you leave the header in year round through winter? How long do you expect it to last?
Anyone know where to find these tape to poly elbows and poly tees like shown in the video? what size are they all, 5/8"?