I have a garden at the edge of my corn field. I bought 300feet of black poly well pipe and ran it to the garden. I have 6 rows that are 250 feet long and just run sprinkler hoses down each row. I only run one row at a time to keep water pressure. The first 150 feet works great, but after that the pressure starts to drop to low to make it all the way to the end. My plan for this next summer is to get a 275 gallon IBC tote or two to fill with water, and then use to make compost tea. I would hook up a sprinkler pump or pool pump by the tote to boost the water pressure. I am also thinking about going to drip tape.
Does this sound like a valid solution?
Would I be better off putting the totes by the garden?
Any input would be appreciated, and if you have a alternate ideas please let me know.
Thank you
Does this sound like a valid solution?
Would I be better off putting the totes by the garden?
If so would a 1hp pump be sufficient to give 250 feet of sprinkler hoses or drip tape enough water pressure?
Can I run electricity that far cost effectively to run that pump and what gauge wire?
Or Should I keep them by the house allowing me to use rain water and a larger pump?if so what size pump would you recommend do pressure 550 feet of hose?
also would it be possible to even run two or three rows at once with a setup like this?Any input would be appreciated, and if you have a alternate ideas please let me know.
Thank you