Self-Sufficient Apartment Micro Irrigation System - Without Hose Hook-up

!: Self-Sufficient Apartment Micro Irrigation System - Without Hose Hook-up

This is a video of my apartment balcony garden. I have no access to a water spicket so I had to be inventive on how I could automate the watering of my garden. I have a container garden so frequent watering is a must as the containers heat up during the day and dry out quicker than ground based gardens. Also, I enjoy having an automated system so I am able to go out of town without having to pay anyone or worry about the garden drying up. During my research for this project I found little to no first hand experience with this type of irrigation system, so I hope I am able to help some of you out there who are in the same predicament I was. My mini drip irrigation system starts with a storage container as my water reservoir. Inside the reservoir I use a direct drive 330 gallon / hour pond pump to pressurize my system. I purchased at Lowe's for around or . From the pump I run a 1/2" main line across the span of the garden along the balcony railing. Each plant utilizes its own 1/4" tube that branches off from the main line. This reduces pressure loss through the line and ensures maximum pressure for each dripper. I use a digital timer (approx. from Lowe's) to power on the pump 3 times / day for 1 minute increments (7AM, Noon, 7PM). Also a key factor is drilling drainage holes in all the pots to increase air circulation and avoid stagnant water collection and root rot. It is important to keep your soil moist and fertile but also aerated. If you have any questions ...

Self-Sufficient Apartment Micro Irrigation System - Without Hose Hook-up

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