How to make a drip irrigation system

Drip irrigation is the most efficient system of watering. When using this method the water is delivered directly to the root zone of plants. This allows to significantly save the consumption of water, and the plants get more moisture.

You will need

• — plastic Bank with a wide throat;
• — hoses for irrigation;
• — wooden or metal caps or plugs to the hoses;
• — metal washer and nut;
• — tip on the hose.

Instruction

1. Take a plastic jar and at the bottom make a hole with a diameter corresponding to the tip of the hose. On the tip of the rubber strip and insert it into the prepared hole. On the outer part firmly, push the hose, the second end which close the tube.
2. Measure approximately three inches from the end of the hose, make a small incision and insert the outlet. With it, you can adjust the water flow.
3. If your Bank has a narrow neck, you can leave it open, covering them with netting. If wide, make a hole in the lid is necessary to ensure access of air.
4. Use a tank with a larger capacity, for example a barrel of 100-200 litres. The principle of the fee system similar to the first. Complete system with several connected hoses. Place them along the rows of crops.
5. The hoses make a few holes, given the distance of about 40-50 cm Eliminate pollution hoses, lifting them off the ground with pegs and wire. To improve the supply of water to plants, put outlets as close as possible to the root system of the culture.
6. Rows of plants are put on both sides of the hose. Follow the outlets — they can become clogged with earth, especially after heavy rains. Sometimes remove them from hose clean or rinse in water.