Resources
Drip irrigation (also referred to as trickle or Micro-Irrigation) is the slow, frequent, even application of low pressure water to the soil surface near the base of plants or directly into the root zone of the plants (subsurface) through a network of tubing and outlets (emitters). The ASC researchers became interested in evaluating the system for potential use on isolated homesteads of The Navajo Indian Reservation where water resources are extremely limited but where vegetable production is desirable. Through funding provided by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Water Conservation Field Services Program, researches at the ASC evaluated the system as used to irrigate a vegetable garden consisting of chile peppers, sweet corn, and tomatoes.
Additional Resources
Colorado State University Extension
Drip Irrigation for Home Gardens - 4.702
Irrigation Association
Online Bookstore
PennState Extension
Drip Irrigation for Vegetable Production
University of Florida IFAS Extension
Principles and Practices of Irrigation Management for Vegetables 1
Micro-Irrigation System Maintenance
University of California's Agriculture and Natural Resources webpage offers information on Maintenance of Micro-Irrigation Systems. The primary focus of the publication is maintenance of agricultural drip systems, but much of the information is applicable to landscape drip systems.
Drip Irrigation Video
Low Pressure Drip Irrigation System YouTube Video
Drip Irrigation Vegetables
