Timed Irrigation systems for containers

Gobig_or_Gohome_toms · March 31, 2008

This has probably been posted before but I have about 7 containers (20") that I grow at my townhouse in the summer and needless to say in the hot summers I do not travel very far about 1+ day and then I need to get back and water them. they are on both sides of my garage and I have a foucet in the garage that I could rig up on a timer but I have not been out to the hardware stores to look at automatic timers does anyone have suggestions?

This would only be a partial solution to the problem as I have an additional 3 containers on my upper level deck that gets very warm in the summers and do not have a way to get them on a timer system but they are earlier determinant varities so if I could get toms off of those first then I could use the timer system for later in the summer.

Thoughts?

dcarch · March 31, 2008

ebay gives you many more options.
I got one which has been working for many years. $40.00

dcarch

**mdvpc** · March 31, 2008

timer plus zeba will help.

Gobig_or_Gohome_toms · April 1, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdvpc

timer plus zeba will help.

Thanks for the reminder I was going to order zeba a few weeks ago and forgot. Just started seeds yesterday so I still have time to order.

**mdvpc** · April 1, 2008

I use a drip system also. As per manufacturers recommendations, I put 3 tablespoons of zeba, in the method they recommend on their web site, in 15 gallon containers. You have to make sure you mix it appropriately. That will help a lot with your watering problems.

TomatoDon · April 9, 2008

What's zeba?

Don

**mdvpc** · April 9, 2008

zeba.com

"By storing and releasing water in the root zone where and when plants need it, Zeba Home and Garden helps get lawns, plants and shrubs off to a fast start. And by improving water-use efficiency, Zeba helps prevent plant stress and helps plants flourish throughout a long, hot summer.

Among other benefits, Zeba:
holds potting mix moisture longer in plant boxes and containers
cuts watering frequency for indoor and outdoor plants
promotes fast seed germination in turf and garden plantings and improves sod establishment

Don't fall for ‘Water Crystals’
Homeowners have been trying ‘water crystals’ for years. Unfortunately, these earlier generation, petroleum-based synthetics gave mixed results and are environmentally suspect. Zeba is your only ‘natural’ option for responsible growing and superior moisture retention and release to your plants!"

newatthiskat · November 19, 2008

What is the difference between corn starch and Zeba? was wondering if anyone has used both to see if there is a difference?
Kat

March 31, 2008	#1
Gobig_or_Gohome_toms Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Zone 4 Lake Minnetonka, MN Posts: 967	Timed Irrigation systems for containers This has probably been posted before but I have about 7 containers (20") that I grow at my townhouse in the summer and needless to say in the hot summers I do not travel very far about 1+ day and then I need to get back and water them. they are on both sides of my garage and I have a foucet in the garage that I could rig up on a timer but I have not been out to the hardware stores to look at automatic timers does anyone have suggestions? This would only be a partial solution to the problem as I have an additional 3 containers on my upper level deck that gets very warm in the summers and do not have a way to get them on a timer system but they are earlier determinant varities so if I could get toms off of those first then I could use the timer system for later in the summer. Thoughts?

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dcarch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,618	ebay gives you many more options. I got one which has been working for many years. $40.00 dcarch __________________ tomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomato matomato tomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomato matomato tomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomato matomato

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mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	timer plus zeba will help. __________________ Michael

April 1, 2008	#5
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	I use a drip system also. As per manufacturers recommendations, I put 3 tablespoons of zeba, in the method they recommend on their web site, in 15 gallon containers. You have to make sure you mix it appropriately. That will help a lot with your watering problems. __________________ Michael

April 9, 2008	#6
TomatoDon Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MS Posts: 1,523	What's zeba? Don __________________ Zone 7B, N. MS

November 19, 2008	#8
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	Question What is the difference between corn starch and Zeba? was wondering if anyone has used both to see if there is a difference? Kat