Part 6 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Drip Irrigation Install 1/2″ PVC to Drip Tube
John from www.growingyourgreens.com helps his friends to build their raised bed garden. This is Part 6. Installing the Drip Irrigation. Converting from 1 PVC pipe to 1/2″ OD Black Drip Tubing.
15 Responses to Part 6 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Drip Irrigation Install 1/2″ PVC to Drip Tube
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Hey John, thanks for the videos. My question is why you didn’t put in a subterranian drip system? Can you use the same drip tubing that you’ve used and bury it so that you don’t see the system at all? Advantages/disadvantages? Thanks!
Anthony Schwartz
January 21, 2013 at 4:29 am
Thats a lot of plastic used.
The less the better!
Instead, put a nice layer of hay on the soil to minimize evaporation.
Water in the morning and/or in the late evening, done.
Much less use of water and you get it where you want it.
No way the dripper system reaches all roots evenly.
Keep it simple.
henningerflats
January 21, 2013 at 4:58 am
You could have put a pvc 90 before the valve and had the valve horizontal which would have eliminated the two drip 90s. The pvc fittings being cheaper as well as simplifying installation.
dirtridermag44
January 21, 2013 at 5:42 am
I have heard about pvc leaching harmful chemicals into the soil. Is this true? I believe I saw it when reading about home-made earth boxes or in- ground worm composting applications.
hardcore7466
January 21, 2013 at 6:26 am
No, you can hand irrigate. A built in irrigation system makes hand watering a thing of the past, and as shown in this video the drip irrigation will also save water because it puts water where the plant needs it.
growingyourgreens
January 21, 2013 at 6:40 am
do you HAVE to have irragation in a raised bed?
JiggityJig90
January 21, 2013 at 7:19 am
Do you use peat moss? why or why not? Does the rock dust do the same thing? Very cool video by the way.
paulgem123
January 21, 2013 at 7:20 am
Throw a little 90degree elbow on that ball valve and lay it down so it doesn’t stick straight up. Helps a little for those that worry about the aesthetics.
chickenbonewatt
January 21, 2013 at 8:08 am
black pipe is way cheaper, and easier to work with/use.
growingyourgreens
January 21, 2013 at 8:24 am
Hey Johh, Couldn’t you use just the PVC for all the drip irrigation? Is the black pipe cheaper? Which is more cost affective, PVC pipe or the drip stuff? Great vid as always.
zekehooper
January 21, 2013 at 9:18 am
Good Video, thanks John!
leasmom96
January 21, 2013 at 9:37 am
Online. Do a google search for drip irrigation. A local harware store or irrigation store.
growingyourgreens
January 21, 2013 at 9:59 am
a few options:
1. Water more often so they dont dry out
2. Water early morning / late evening / night so minimal water evaporation occurs.
3. Sandy soils in the desert drain well. Which would cause them to dry faster. Add water-retaining soil/ammendments to hold more water.
4. shade the area for the hottest part of the day to prevent some evaporation of water.
5. grow vegetables that require less water, that were traditionally grown in the desert. Nopal Cactus comes to mind.
growingyourgreens
January 21, 2013 at 10:31 am
where would i buy materials for irrigation?
ImAHungryBoy
January 21, 2013 at 10:36 am
question, I live in a desert environment and plants keep drying up. I’m about to give up but love growing vegetables. Do you have a solution to my problem.
DonovanLynch
January 21, 2013 at 10:45 am