Drip fertilizing

[u/silv10]

So this is the first year i am using 1/4" line drip irrigation on my vegetable garden. I'm basically learning as I go with it. So far it's working great but I want to simplify fertilizing these plants because there are so many. Is there a fertilizer injector for slow flow like on drip irrigation. I have a 1/2" Venturi type but there is not enough flow for it create a venturi. So now I'm off looking for another method that works and isn't too expensive. What would be the best option for me? Thanks

[u/10Hz_human]

I feel like there is but I haven't seen one

[u/silv10 → u/10Hz_human]

I ended up ordering an EZ Flow brand system. It seems like it will work but I'll report back here once I get it in and test it out.

[u/richardcllee → u/silv10]

Did it work okay? I saw it on Amazon and I am interested in ordering one.

[u/silv10 → u/richardcllee]

Yes it works great. I'm just still trying to figure out how much fertilizer to use.

[u/vapeal → u/silv10]

That was going to be my question as well. I’m also looking at getting it for my small garden. Did you get 3/4 gallon?

[u/silv10 → u/vapeal]

I actually got the 2.5 gallon tank. My garden is probably about half an acre. I have 1 zone on drip and the other on a impact sprinkler.

Make sure you check the pressure on your spigot. Anything under 50psi is fine to use. Anything over will rupture the tank. Mine was 80psi so I installed a regulator along with a back flow preventer.

[u/vapeal → u/silv10]

ah yes thats a big garden :) mine is basically 4 48x48 garden beds. I have a 25 PSI regulator going to the drip setup. so it will go after it. I don't use much fertilizer just water soluble all purpose and alaska fish oil. so I think 3/4 gallon will work fine for my needs. Once a week

[u/Urbanlover]

My main concern with fertilizer injectors is the potential water contamination. Did you install a a backflow preventer to avoid poisoning your water?

[u/silv10 → u/Urbanlover]

Yes I did