From early May through October 31, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.
We will not be shipping orders of supplies between June 25 and June 27 as we conduct our annual inventory, and any orders received during these weeks will be shipped subsequently.
So you’ve planted (or are about to plant) a carefully spaced and fertilized new orchard. Make sure the plants get the water they need! Most fruit trees, shrubs and canes require the equivalent of 0.6–1.2 gallons of water per square foot every week throughout the growing season. For an apple tree, this means about 5 gallons a week. We designed this kit to make it more effective at delivering water where your plants need it most, and to make assembly and disassembly easier. The star of the show is Emitter Tubing, which we learned about from landscaping gurus Robert Kourik and Lee Reich. This tubing makes it a cinch to supply each plant with two or more emitters, and it minimizes leaking and clogging. Kit will irrigate up to 10 trees spaced every 25'. If you’re irrigating bushes, shrubs or canes with closer spacing, you’ll want additional fittings to match the number of plants.
We will not be shipping orders of supplies between June 25 and June 27 as we conduct our annual inventory, and any orders received during these weeks will be shipped subsequently.
Additional Information
Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation applies moisture where it is needed, at the plants’ roots, so it conserves water and does not cause mold problems. The drip method helps crops get over transplant shock and get established, and ensures adequate water supply until the rain comes. Also useful in greenhouses.
We recommend sketching your garden and proposed irrigation system before you order to ensure that you get all the pieces you need.