EXPANDING THE DRIP SYSTEM (Updates on the drip system DIY installation at my portuguese farm) *80

Hi and welcome to my humble farm nestled in the heart of central Portugal!
In this video, I prepare my small farm for the summer by expanding the irrigation system to two more terraces. Utilizing a gravity-fed siphon system, I improve the irrigation process, ensuring a beacon of hope for both existing and future trees. While the task is time-consuming, it's a necessary step for maintaining the system.
Climate change impacts, such as heatwaves and droughts, pose significant challenges for the farm, emphasizing the importance of these preparations. By sharing my efforts, I hope to inspire others to make positive impacts. Be gentle with nature and our planet.
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[@anniemac3075]

It's a bit of a battle isn't it Hugo, well done setting up the watering system.

[@AlongThePathsOfNature]

Yes it is! I'm doing my best to help the farm and it's trees. That you for commenting. Much appreciated. 🙏

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Looks like a very nice addition to the farm infrastructure. A couple thoughts to consider; It is good to have a filter attached to the hose bib and then attach your supply line to the filter. For that type of emitter, you will want at least a 120 mesh stainless steel filter. The purpose is to capture any small particles that may clog the emitters over time.
I could not determine if you had emitters with different outputs based on the size of the tree. But if they are all the same, one emitter on a whip tree is fine. On a very large tree you would want 4 to 6 emitters in a circle around the trunk positioned about 2/3's of the way from the trunk to the canopy dripline. This isn't an exact science - use your judgement.
If some of the twists in the supply line (16mm?) continue popping up, buy a box of galvanized wire earth staples. They are very helpful holding the hose where you want it. And they won't pop up out of the ground and cause problems with mowers or strimmers. I think they are very useful on an installation like yours.
You may want to buy a two outlet digital timer for ~$70 US. You can set two separate programs, one for the upper orchard and one for around the house. A good way to water is 30 minutes once every 4 days at 7am. Set program 1 to start on a Monday with the cycle described and Program 2 to begin on a Tuesday with the cycle described for instance After several cycles, do some moisture testing in the soil and make any adjustments you feel are necessary. The timers are very easy to program and screw directly onto the hose bib. For the most effective drip irrigation you want to religiously stick with a schedule. If the soil drys out, everything changes. If it is too wet, your tree roots will be unhappy.
I hope there is something useful here for you Hugo!
All the best :)

[@AlongThePathsOfNature]

Wow that's very detailed, thank you very much! I do have installed the filter you're talking. I also have variable flow emitters, but I remind that I only have this system to help trees to withstand the scorching summer, not for year around. I also have the timer you're talking, but I decided not to install it yet. I want to stabilise the system and know what it's "telling me" before adding one more variable to it. The earth staples: that one I never thought about! That's a very clever idea! Thank you! And thank you too for all this awesome detailed comment. Very appreciated! 🙏🤗

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

@@AlongThePathsOfNature I'm happy to know something was helpful! Personally, I don't think of the timer as a variable, but as a "fixed" condition. In your case, I would adjust the variable flow emitters according to the timer driven watering cycle and then the size of the tree. But that is just my thinking.
The system will be very helpful once everything is "dialed in". I hope your yields are greatly increased. :)