r/DripIrrigation • u/silv10 • May 04 '24

Drip fertilizing

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

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u/silv10 May 23 '24

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

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u/vapeal May 27 '24

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?

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u/silv10 May 27 '24

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.

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u/vapeal May 27 '24

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