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Part 6 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Drip Irrigation Install 1/2" PVC to Drip Tube

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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com helps his friends to build their raised bed garden. This is Part 6. Installing the Drip Irrigation. Converting from 1/2" PVC pipe to 1/2" OD Black Drip Tubing.

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  • do you HAVE to have irragation in a raised bed?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • black pipe is way cheaper, and easier to work with/use.

  • where would i buy materials for irrigation?

  • Online. Do a google search for drip irrigation. A local harware store or irrigation store.

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  • Do you use peat moss? why or why not? Does the rock dust do the same thing? Very cool video by the way.

  • 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.

  • Good Video, thanks John!

  • 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.

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