[compost_tea] Re: drip irrigation

From: tomjasz <tom_at_livesoil.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:07:52 -0000


Irrigation standards suggest 1PPM of free chlorine as a constant in
water will control microbial growth in irrigation lines. Periodic
flushing requires around 3-6PPM. This is not a standard for using
ACT, we're in new ground here. I would suggest knowing the capacity
of the system and simply flushing after injecting. This will take a
little planning and a flow sensor would certainly be a big help.

 

Tom Jaszewski

www.livesoil.com

702-595-7012





--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "nehemiahlev" <nehemiah_at_t...>
wrote:
> Hi,
> I think this subject might have been addressed before but I can't
> find anything in the archives. I am setting up an irrigation system
> for a small nursery that will be using compost tea. Does anybody
have
> any input on keeping drip irrigation lines clean. What products can
> be used that won't effect the organisms? There is also have a
fairly
> high sulfur content in the water. Will this affect the microbes
and,
> if so, is there a way to deal with it? I am also needing info on
> pumps that would be appropriate, for this type of application, that
> would handle, the tea and other organic fertilizers. Thanks
> Ron


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