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	An Introduction to Drip Irrigation
		Drip irrigation is the slow, even application of low pressure water to soil and plants using plastic tubing placed directly at the plants root zone.
		Drip systems are adaptable to oddly shaped fields or those with uneven topography or soil texture; these specific factors must be considered in designing the drip system.
		Typically, when irrigation is monitored closely, less nitrogen fertilizer is needed with drip irrigation systems than with furrow irrigation systems because the fertilizer is spoon-fed to the root system and little is lost due to leaching.
	www.cropinfo.net /drip.htm (2653 words)

	Drip Irrigation System Buying Guide from LOWE'S
		In fact, drip, trickle and bubble are all quite appropriate words to use when describing a drip irrigation system.
		What is commonly known as drip irrigation is actually a combination of several types of low-pressure, low-volume water delivery systems.
		Drip irrigation systems conserve water, but still may be under restrictions in some areas.
	www.lowes.com /lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=LawnGarden/DripIrrigation.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHowTo (1218 words)

	The Drip Store- Drip Irrigation Tutorial, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Tips, Installation, Drip Systems, Emitters, ...
		Drip irrigation has its roots in agriculture, where in many parts of the world it was the only option available for harsh climates with limited water supplies.
		Drip Irrigation is the slow application of water directly to the plant's root zone using "drippers", which are also referred to as "emitters".
		Drip irrigation flow rates are in gallons per hour not per minute, because of the low flow from each emitter.
	www.dripirrigation.com /drip_tutorial.php (722 words)

	Brainboost - drip irrigation (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Drip irrigation is the slow, even application of low pressure water to soil and plants using plastic tubing placed directly at the plants root zone..
		Drip irrigation is sometimes called trickle irrigation and involves dripping water onto the soil at very low rates (2 - 20 litres/hour) from a system of small diameter plastic pipes fitted with outlets called emitters or drippers..
		Drip irrigation is one of the more advanced techniques being used today because, for certain crops, it is much more efficient than traditional spray irrigation, where a larger portion of the water is lost to evaporation.
	www.brainboost.com /search.asp?Q=drip+irrigation&lfmq=1 (431 words)

	Hydroponics:Drip Irrigation For Greenhouse Vegetable Production
		Drip irrigation is a slow water delivery system in which water can be applied, drop by drop, to the soil surface near the base of the plant.
		With drip irrigation, the idea is to establish and maintain a high soil moisture level within the optimum range of 10 to 20 centibars.
		Irrigation time varies less than the days between irrigations, indicating that soil dries to nearly the same level before each irrigation and that similar quantities of water are required to re-wet the soil each time.
	aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /greenhouse/hydroponics/drip.html (6034 words)

	Drip Irrigation
		Drip Irrigation is the controlled release of water to specific locations in a garden at a given rate over a given time.
		Drip irrigation conserves water by only emitting a small amount of water right to a plant’s roots at or near the ground level.
		The infrastructure is that part of a drip irrigation system that moves water from the source through the main pipes to each sub-main in the zones in the design.
	www.appletonridge.com /Drip_Irrigation.htm (2788 words)

	Drip Irrigation for Home Gardens
		Drip irrigation stretches water supplies and may be exempt from water restrictions imposed during drought..
		Drip irrigation exceeds 90 percent efficiency whereas sprinkler systems are 50 to 70 percent efficient.
		Drip tubing can be a trip hazard especially for dogs and children but is less problematic if covered with mulch and fastened with wire anchor pins every 2 to 3 feet.
	www.ext.colostate.edu /pubs/garden/04702.html (3669 words)

	Drip Irrigation
		Drip irrigation, also commonly known as trickle- or micro-irrigation, is merely the precise application of water where and when plants need it.
		The real conservation features of drip irrigation come from the precise application of water and minimal runoff, less evaporation from an essentially closed system, and less water lost to weeds and undesirable plants, since the system is placed exactly where the desirable plants need it.
		Drip systems must be maintained and cared for, as with other water systems; hence, it is best to leave the emitter and loops on top of the ground so they can be checked regularly.
	aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /extension/newsletters/hortupdate/may04/Drip.html (1231 words)

	CSE: Down to Earth Supplement on water
		A common method of irrigation is "flood irrigation" where all the water rushes into the field and, guided by channels and the slope of the land, flows along the rows of crops.
		First drip irrigation experiments begin in Germany where the use of subsurface clay pipes leads to a doubling of crop yields.
		Jalinder irrigates his 11 acres of grape every day for the required time, giving the plant just enough water to suit its needs and use the precious water he has had to buy from tankers this year a drop at a time.
	www.cseindia.org /dte-supplement/water20031115/dripping_promse.htm (1168 words)

	Drip irrigation kits, supplies for home and garden drip irrigation watering systems
		Drip Depot can assist you in design, installation and maintenance of your new drip irrigation system.
		Installing a large drip irrigation system that meets your your requirements and budget is easy with just a little knowledge.
		We work hard to ensure that each and every customer is successful at setting up their drip irrigation system and that they are happy with the service they received.
	www.dripdepot.com (797 words)

	Drip Irrigation System Design Guidelines
		For this reason drip is the preferred method of irrigation in the desert regions of the United States.
		Drip tubing is a thin wall polyethylene tube, and is generally produced in metric sizes.
		The length of drip hose may not exceed 60 meters (200') from the point the water enters the tube to the end of the tube.
	www.irrigationtutorials.com /dripguide.htm (3015 words)

	The Drip Store- Drip Irrigation Tutorial, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Tips, Installation, Drip Systems, Emitters, ...
		Drip irrigation has its roots in agriculture, where in many parts of the world it was the only option available for harsh climates with limited water supplies.
		Drip Irrigation is the slow application of water directly to the plant's root zone using "drippers", which are also referred to as "emitters".
		Drip irrigation flow rates are in gallons per hour not per minute, because of the low flow from each emitter.
	dripirrigation.com /drip_tutorial.php (722 words)

	DIG CORP. Drip Irrigation Design Manual
		Drip Irrigation is the slow application of water directly to the plants root zone.
		Drip irrigation creates a smaller wetted area, so control is more critical in replacing the water used by the plant to avoid stress.
		Drip irrigation is ideal in areas where it is windy, since high winds will disturb the spray pattern of the sprinklers.
	www.digcorp.com /comm/tec006.htm (1561 words)

	Drip Irrigation
		Drip irrigation conserves water by putting water exactly where it is needed and keeps paths and areas between plants dry.
		The object of drip irrigation is to maintain plant moisture levels at near optimum levels.
		Drip irrigation is a different approach to irrigation for many gardeners; however, it is a very efficient way to water.
	www.ipm.iastate.edu /ipm/hortnews/1995/8-11-1995/drip.html (734 words)

	DripNews - November/December 2006
		Drip is more reliable than soaker hoses that may clog up with time and not produce even watering.
		With drip irrigation, the amount of water can be controlled by the duration of the watering or by the choice of the output volume of the emitters.
		This kit can be used to provide drip irrigation for a small demonstration plot or a small garden area and comes with all the materials you need to run 10 lines of T-Tape up to 20 feet.
	www.dripworksusa.com /newsletter/dnl.html (1650 words)

	Drip Irrigation
		Drip irrigation systems have come a long way since some ingenious gardener laid pipes, punctured them with small holes and turned water on at low pressure.
		Modern drip irrigation systems can be anything from small plastic emitter devices from which drips emerge to micro-spray systems for flower beds.
		Drip irrigation materials come with a long life expectancy, so you can plan for years of use.
	www.colostate.edu /depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Garden/drip.htm (548 words)

	CHAPTER 6. DRIP IRRIGATION
		Drip irrigation is sometimes called trickle irrigation and involves dripping water onto the soil at very low rates (2-20 litres/hour) from a system of small diameter plastic pipes fitted with outlets called emitters or drippers.
		With drip irrigation water, applications are more frequent (usually every 1-3 days) than with other methods and this provides a very favourable high moisture level in the soil in which plants can flourish.
		Drip irrigation is most suitable for row crops (vegetables, soft fruit), tree and vine crops where one or more emitters can be provided for each plant.
	www.fao.org /docrep/s8684e/s8684e07.htm (1025 words)

	Drip Irrigation Tips
		Drip irrigation is usually needed less frequently than sprinkler irrigation.
		An irrigation system should be designed so it has the flexibility to change the amount of emitters and the location of the emitters in the landscape.
		However, customers with drip irrigation systems are permitted to irrigate on a different day if needed, provided the total number of days per week does not exceed the seasonal limit.
	www.snwa.com /html/land_irrig_drip.html (485 words)

	Drip Irrigation
		Drip irrigation systems use less water, because it is applied directly where the plants need it most.
		Drip irrigation extends watering times for plants, and prevents soil erosion and nutrient runoff.
		A drip irrigation system can be modified easily to adjust to the changing needs of a garden or lawn.
	www.eartheasy.com /grow_drip-irrigation.htm (1400 words)

	Using Plastic Mulches and Drip Irrigationfor Vegetable Production
		When using drip irrigation with plastic mulch, one half of the N and K and all of the P should be incorporated at bedding.
		For single row crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, muskmelons, honeydews, watermelons and pumpkins the drip tube should be placed 4 to 5 inches from the center of the bed and 1 to 2 inches deep with the emitters facing upward.
		Normally the area around the drip tube is very soft to the touch and the side of the row away from the tube should be only slightly soft.
	www.ces.ncsu.edu /depts/hort/hil/hil-33.html (2393 words)

	Drip irrigation tutorials how to instruction articles parts and systems
		Drip irrigation in a Raised Bed Garden is easy to install, read a case study in our new article
		Learn to plan drip irrigation circuits by answering a series of questions about your yard or garden.
		The wizard provides a list of parts that you need to build a drip irrigation circuit and an explanation of how the list is calculated.
	www.dripirrigation.ca (311 words)

	Drip Irrigation
		Drip irrigation -- also known as low-volume or micro-irrigation -- is not currently restricted by the
		Actually drip irrigation -- where water seeps from tubing or drip emitters -- is only one type of micro-irrigation.
		Yes, drip tubing could be laid beneath the grass, but the spacing of the tubes would need to be extremely close -- about 6-8 inches apart.
	www.swfwmd.state.fl.us /waterres/drought/articles/drip.htm (601 words)

	Xeriscape
		Both sprinkler and drip irrigation can be incorporated to achieve water conservation in the landscape.
		Drip irrigation offers increased watering efficiency and plant performance when compared to sprinkler irrigation.
		Seeking professional irrigation advice and experimenting with available drip irrigation products in small sections of the landscape are the best ways to become familiar with the many benefits of this watering technique.
	aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /extension/xeriscape/xeriscape.html (2031 words)

	Irrigation Products: index
		The bottom line, then, is that it's possible to achieve significantly higher efficiency with drip, 90 to 95 percent as compared with 30 to 60 percent with sprays and rotors.
		Developments like these will be of continuing importance in moving drip irrigation to a top-of-mind position in landscape maintenance.
		Equally important, the contractor who perceives drip irrigation as a proactive tool for his or her business plan will be gaining an important edge for the future.
	www.johndeerelandscapes.com /_Products/Irrg_index.asp (683 words)

	Drip irrigation products at The Drip Store, drip irrigation for home garden trees farms and greenhouses
		Drip irrigation is easily adaptable for use in home gardening, commercial landscapes, agriculture, greenhouses, and nurseries.
		Just a little upfront effort installing a drip irrigation system can provide years of service in the garden or greenhouse.
		Drip irrigation is a simple answer to efficiently and effectively applying water where and when you want it!
	www.dripirrigation.com (656 words)

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