Fertilizing and Watering
  
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            Subject:  Under Canopy Watering
			
  
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            | Roadrunner | 
            
               Keizer, OR 
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               I want to prepare an under canopy watering system for next years growing season.  I'm also concerned as to how I will apply my compost tea.  I don't want the watering system to plug.  I'm a rookie grower!  Any suggestions.   
		
				
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               10/31/2009 9:43:10 PM 
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            | Bohica (Tom) | 
            
               Www.extremepumpkinstore.com 
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               Tomfly, I use an under canopy watering system, I pump my tea through the lines and filter using an inline filter, I havent had any issues. I will be carrying the inline filters, we already carry the micro sprinklers. Tom www.extremepumpkinstore.com 
		
				
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               11/1/2009 10:34:07 AM 
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            | Roadrunner | 
            
               Keizer, OR 
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               Do the micro sprinklers attach to 1/2 PVC?  How often do you have to clean the filter?  Do you pre-filter your tea?  What powers the pump? 
		
				
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               11/3/2009 8:48:33 AM 
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            | Bohica (Tom) | 
            
               Www.extremepumpkinstore.com 
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               I only used the filter when applying tea. Yes they do attach to 1/2 inch PVC. 
		
				
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               11/3/2009 2:05:18 PM 
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            | Roadrunner | 
            
               Keizer, OR 
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               What kind of filter do you use?  Do you pump the tea on?  What size micro sprinkler do you use?  What pattern does it spray? 
		
				
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               11/9/2009 11:02:44 PM 
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            | Bohica (Tom) | 
            
               Www.extremepumpkinstore.com 
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               The micro sprinklers have a 3 ft pattern, thanks to Thad Starr, I made an irrigation system based on his plans, rows every 6 ft, sprinklers every 6 ft per row giving me a 6 x 6 ft quadrant, perfect uniformed coverage, you can see them in my diary, or click on the link on my website and it will take you to Thads website for more detailed design. I wont grow without this irrigation system again! 
		
				
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               11/10/2009 12:07:00 AM 
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            | Roadrunner | 
            
               Keizer, OR 
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               Thanks 
		
				
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               11/10/2009 11:19:49 PM 
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