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Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

Do you put drip tape down first? or drip tape down on top of vines???Seems like it would be easier to put down first,so as to not brake leaves & such,Need some advice please.

3/2/2011 5:30:08 PM

brotherdave

Corryton, TN

I put it down first and use a valved coupling at each head so I can water the patch area as needed.

3/2/2011 7:45:17 PM

D=Reeb

Ohio

same here, i dont have the valves though Mark. i just use clips that i bought at office max, to close the lines off that i dont use.

3/2/2011 8:17:02 PM

Tim T.

Ohio

I use drip w/valves and install it before the plant starts vining.

3/2/2011 10:54:19 PM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

Ok thats 3 for 3.I was told with Kins the tape goes over the vine not under, for burying purposes,I just wanted to figure out in advance,It will be alot of work drip tape on 10 plants,July & august & sept, will be easier!!All advice welcome!! Thanks Guys!

3/3/2011 7:33:39 AM

tallcorn

Linden, Mi.,

Mark, give me a call. I have some pictures for you to look at.Maybe if you have time we can get together for coffee ?

I use drip line

3/3/2011 11:52:46 AM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

sounds good! Tallcorn,Will be working in your area all next week

3/3/2011 3:48:22 PM

Holloway

Bowdon, GA

I go under vines to seems safer, less likely for rot.

3/3/2011 10:19:37 PM

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