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Sunday, June 02, 2024
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Pumpkin Irrigation Set-Up
Then above the valve is a T-fitting so two plants can be irrigated at the same time, but this year only one plant is being grown so just one side is being used. However, each side has a 10psi pressure reducer and then a 200-mesh stainless steel filer before going out to the drip tapes.
The 3-way electrical splitter in the center that seems to be floating is where the timer is connected, but the reason for this addition is there is also a white on/off switch that has a cord plugged into it which goes to a regular fish tank water pump that is in the tank all the time. To help mix in whatever is added to the tank, this pump is turned on to start stirring the tank, then the product is added and the pump runs to help ensure even distribution. Then it is turned off so when the main pump come on it is an even dosing of the product over the irrigation event with no take settling of product.
However, there is one empty outlet… This is where the BlueLabs Guardian water monitor is plugged into when the nutrients are added to ensure the concentration and pH are dialed in. This is only used during the active mixing process as this is stored inside so it is only added at the point of mixing to be sure the proper feed is delivered to the plants.
*What is present but cannot be seen in this image is a Jobe Rojo Float Valve that has a float on it that will prevent the tank from overfilling if the valve is to fail in the open position. This will prevent the water from running all day and over filling the water tank so it is a good fail safe to have in place.
Irrigation frequency and amount affect yield and quality of field-grown melon (Cucumis melo L.). :
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