How Do You Use A Soaker Hose In Organic Gardens?
Soaker hoses offer an alternative to sprinklers and more complex drip irrigation systems. According to the University of California Cooperative Extension, soaker hoses minimize evaporation while applying water uniformly. Soaker hoses are more tolerant of impurities and minerals in the water that will plug other types of drip systems over time. The downside is that soaker hoses come in many brands delivering water at many different rates so the amount of time to irrigate will vary depending upon brand. For that reason the best approach when using multiple hoses is to not mix brands. Draw the layout of the garden on a sheet of paper. Once the borders are defined draw lines to represent rows of vegetables, and circles to represent hills or individual plantings. Prepare the garden soil and make sure it is reasonably level. Lay the soaker hose 2 inches into the soil next to the locations where the rows and hills will be. Connect multiple lengths of hose together using hose-end connector cou
