@@OveranalyticalGardeningI did start late in the season this year (August) so didn’t get great growth outside tomatoes and snap peas/bush beans. Do you think overwatering could be the cause? I had it automated 10 min every morning
I really do. The first reason is because I have full coverage of the entire 32x87 inches without worrying the plant/drip line is located properly. I can plant anything anywhere and it will get water. This is ideal for short runs in the morning when establishing seedlings and then ideal for when watering less often and deeply when the plants are established. I also have better control how fast or slow the water comes out. This isn't a huge reason, but I also like that I don't have to maintain parts of a drip system. I certainly felt like you last year when we started out and I decided to go big with this system. Whatever you decide, I hope you have a great first year!
I tried building my own using the small red, blue and green drip heads and it was a nightmare. I wish I would have just bought this system to start with.
So far so good and we have some *really* hard water. However, I will admit to hand watering after a rain--we have enough buckets to capture about 200 or so gallons of water. I have some ideas how to use that with the system...maybe later this year. If (when) it does clog up cleaning it off with vinegar will be my first try and a little sewing needle will be my second attempt. Thankfully, the "help" hasn't done more than enjoy watching the water show. :)
@@OveranalyticalGardening Thanks! A sowing needle works great. Also make sure to periodically check the water filter screen in the white garden hose connector for any debris is catches over time :)
