Setting Up Drip System
For years, I have wished to install a drip irrigation system for all my garden pots. This spring, I decided it was finally time to tackle this project, ensuring my plants stand a better chance of thriving during the summer months. In previous years, after returning from weekend camping trips, I would find my plants extremely parched. With my husband’s assistance, we finally got it setup.
I have two areas where I have set up drip systems. One area is closer to the house where I now have many medicinal plants. In years past I planted many pepper and tomato plants here but decided this year I would plant more visually appealing and also feed the bees. So this year I went with lots of Calendula, California Poppy, Chamomile, and Plantain. Although Plantain may not be as visually striking as the others, it serves as an excellent medicinal herb that I prefer to keep elevated since rabbits are fond of it. This area of pots I have setup to run from the well using a timer.
The other area we set up is in my garden. I have many pots out here. Many plants are in pots to keep them contained and/or to make it easier to harvest the roots. My husband installed a water spigot in the garden that connects to our sprinkler system, and I’ve hooked up a drip irrigation system to it. This setup enables me to either start the watering manually through an app or program a timer for scheduled watering. In previous years I had to drag a hose from the other end of our property to manually water these plants. They too struggled in previous years while we were away on camping trips.
Supplies Needed
Water Timer – https://amzn.to/4jupUYt
Drip Irrigation Tubing to Faucet Adapter – https://amzn.to/4kffOf8
1/2″ Drip Irrigation Tubing – https://amzn.to/3SYiy4y
1/4″ Drip Irrigation Tubing (no emitters) – https://amzn.to/3Z3y5nf
1/4″ Irrigation Dripline Emitter Tubing – https://amzn.to/4jHNlOh
Drip Emitters – https://amzn.to/3FbOLlW
Drip Emitters (Vortex) – https://amzn.to/3Z784U6
Pressure Regulator – https://amzn.to/4kd1Nyx
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Update for June 4: In the last few weeks, we’ve experienced a significant amount of rainfall. Although the Orbit timer includes a rain delay feature, it must be manually adjusted on the device itself. If I had the chance to start again, I would choose a model with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities, allowing me to easily set a delay remotely while I’m away during rainy weather.
