Help with outdoor drip irrigation system

vooks

New Member
I’m growing in 25 gallon pots and want to set up a drip irrigation system but I’m not sure what kind of emitters I will need for each plant or if I should use a soaker drip line for each one or what. The system will be hooked up to a timer so it will hopefully all be automated I just don’t know what kind of GPH I should be looking at.

any input would be appreciated
 

mustang519

Well-Known Member
Hello vooks. I use a drip system outdoors. I like the adjustable drippers. I find that they slowly shut themselves down (mineral buildup I believe). But you can adjust them to how much water you want.
good luck
mustang
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Pestrofa

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https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIG-Raised-Bed-Garden-Drip-Irrigation-Kit-ML50/202614215

This works great, took a bit to set up, but the emitters can be wrapped around the whole plant and evenly soak the soil. All emitters are pressure compensated also so the last plant isn't getting less water than the first plant. Look at my "Outdoor osmocote" thread to see the setup. I used some plain tubing to run to the drip tubing so not to waster water on the cement. Poked a hole in the fabric pot to sneak the tubing in and hold it stable
 
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