Intro to VermisTerra HydroSpiral Tube - Deep Root Irrigation

[@kbkesq]

Good idea. I also really like the Groasis waterboxx for remote planting where no water can be added.

[@rajendrachoudhary5146]

Excellent message ,it is trees n roots friendly system, roots require 50/ percent air plus 50/percent water mixture called waspa

[@Bajnahi]

We call vafsha !

[@kbkesq]

If you can’t buy these, PVC drain pipe filled with gravel would work too. Good idea to have emitter on top!

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

PVC pipes do not have the same effect. If you watch the video, you will see the comparison of sand filling different types of tubes- rendering the tubes useless. Imagine having to dig up all the tubes in your orchard or field. Some competing companies sell a sock as a filter to stop the sand from entering. The main difference with the Hydrospiral is the mesh prevents silt and fine sand from entering and filling the tube.

[@Bajnahi]

You can try good quality of compost Finley meshed

[@JoeHawk77]

Hi, What is your recommendation on how far away from the center of the tree these tubes should be placed? I am planting young lemon and lime trees starting from a 2 -3 gal pot.

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

It is best to place the hydrospiral along the "drip line" of the tree- For example if it is raining, where will the rain run off the edge of the canopy around the tree. That might be very close for a young tree- however you can always remove the hydrospiral and move it farther out as the tree grows.

[@ACME_knockoffs]

Do you give the tree the same amount of water like flooded watering on top? I got a 24 inch box fruitless mulberry tree with an 1 inch diameter trunk.

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

Hi Alan, you would give the tree less water since it's not lost to runoff, evaporation. The key is a slow drip system of several hours at 1-3 GPH (depends on your soil type, climate). You can also test it and dig a hole outside the drip line to check how long it takes to soak that far. For your mulberry tree in a container, email us (thru the website) about the height of the box. One tube would be enough for that young tree. The tube is more to get water past layers of silt and clay blocking deep water penetration. You might benefit more from worm castings and our worm tea to help release any salt build up, build soil life, and increase fertility. I am confident those two products will help your tree produce.

[@ACME_knockoffs]

@@VermisterraEarthwormCastings good idea about a test dig! I live in the mojave desert. When I get your tubes, I'd like to put one on each side. The leaves are shriveling. I'm just concerned about overwatering. The fruitless mulberry has a pot ball of 19 inch high by 14 inch. Mixed the native desert with admend garden soil. 50/50. Thank u for the feedback :)

[@Realatmx]

​@@ACME_knockoffsWaw am really curious to see your farming as am always fascinating about orchard in 🏜🌵desert ..

[@Music777-dj]

Do you need to cover the bottom with a drainage grate or closed cap so the dirt doesn’t come up?

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

No need to cover the bottom as long as you dig a hole before inserting the hydrospiral tube.

[@jitendrapatidar7621]

Awesome root irrigation technology.👍 Can we do it for high density (9 feet by 6 feet ) guava plantation.

[@scientificloveriya9861]

Gava 3.5 by 6 feet also good for irrigation that type

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

Yes you can

[@olegig5166]

What keeps tree roots from growing into and clogging tube?

[@kbkesq]

olegig they’ll never clog it enough to stop water. It’s not a toilet.

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

good question, roots will typically not grow where there's oxygen/no soil etc. Think of a potted plant not growing out the drain holes unless there's sufficient moisture and soil covering the holes. In between waterings, the tube will be very dry which will discourage roots growing in there. The mesh is also very fine, so larger roots could not form there.

[@natureboy6410]

@@VermisterraEarthwormCastings You've apparently never dealt with salt cedar, oleander or cotton wood? The root systems are highly aggressive.

[@natureboy6410]

The pipes used in leach beds, for septic systems do exactly the same thing and rarely if ever need to be replaced. SMH

[@gregoryedward4354]

Informative, thank you 👍

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hankwaddell998]

use a shop vac to clean out the hole

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

that's a good idea

[@full-timemama4328]

Pretty cooool

[@truneilson]

To think, i just used a 6 foot french drain tube 24 years ago gor my trees.

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

The hydrospiral has the added benefit of mesh for lots of oxygen to increase root mass. More oxygen also means the biologics from worm tea activate, which can condition, fix soil and help release and absorb locked nutrients. We certainly hope you'll give it a try!

[@ankush.k.kudhva5890]

I need to purchase

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

We look forward to your order. Hydrospiral tubes are available on Amazon and on our website www.vermisterra.com. For bulk purchases you may email us thru the website. Thank you~

[@Realatmx]

Did you purchased?

[@ankush.k.kudhva5890]

No​@@VermisterraEarthwormCastings

[@austintrees]

Woohoo, I was the 1000th like, and now I'm the 30th comment... It's my lucky day.

[@سارهالموسى-ه2ش]

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