Top 6 Reasons for Burying Drip Tape

On this week's Two-Minute Tip, we list the top 6 reasons for burying drip tape as opposed to leaving it on the soil surface.
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[@s.nogales8483]

I Totally agree and I can even add an evident seventh reason: The life of the pipe irrigation line can be extended to three or more years as it is not degradated by the effect of direct sun exposition. That is a considerable saving of money. Congrats and best regards from Spain!

[@joelhenderson5526]

Travis I really like the stuff y'all put out every week it makes my day!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Joel! Glad you enjoy it.

[@tombauder8489]

There is one more reason to bury the tape, and that is it won't expand in the hot sun. That used to drive me nuts. Thank yo for the great tips Travis. You guys have great tools, the best on the market

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👍

[@Trivit30]

Yes awesome I got irrigation kit and fertilizer injector headed my way... can't wait... just hope hurricane florence doesn't kill everything in southern Maryland

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Be safe. Hopefully it weakens before hitting land.

[@Trivit30]

Hoss Tools I'm ready to move down by yall lol

[@eric8851]

Hunker down! Did a "hurricane harvest" today on everything even close to ripe here in NC.

[@Trivit30]

Hoss Tools hopefully it goes back out to sea and nobody has any problems! Man ... making me nervous... yall bracing for it too?

[@conchfritters]

Thanks for the info. Well said.

[@crissyprager2100]

Great tips! I garden in raised beds due to rocky and clay soil. I would like to invest in your drip system yet accessing each bed could be a challenge - do you all have a retro type of kit or something for this situation? Your channel is awesome - look forward to new videos. Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You would need to just run the mainline tubing from bed to bed along the ground. I'd bury it so it was out of the way. Each raised bed layout can be different, that's why we won't have a raised bed drip kit. But it can be done. I'd recommend purchase our drip kit and then you'll be able to see what additional fittings you may need running from bed to bed.

[@crissyprager2100]

@@gardeningwithhoss excellent! - will do, thank you - will be ordering the kit in the morning.

[@tomaitoe]

Great tips, thank you!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You are so welcome!

[@brucebuell7528]

I’ve always wanted to bury the drip tape I’m assuming then that the holes will not get clogged if you bury them?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The holes do not get clogged if you have the drip tape buried. The proper way to use the drip tape is to bury it.

[@olesam8970]

You go underground for sweet corn too ?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

yes

[@davidr4523]

Great video! All 6 points make perfect sense, however if the tubing is buried won't the water holes get clogged? Also do you want the tubing to be stuck in the root system? I am using my drip irrigation for ficus and some plants. So my question is 1. How deep should I bury the tubing ? 2. I am sure the landscaper installed the cheapest tubing. Can I still bury this? Thank you in advance for your help.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It can be buried up to 6" deep -- and no it won't clog. The plant roots will just grow around it. This is more designed for rows. Not sure it would work as well in a landscaping situation.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Do yall have a problem with mole crickets coming to the wet spots and eating the plant roots off? When we water here they come to where we water at every time.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

There are mole crickets in our part of the country, but don't ever seen them around the garden.

[@Ineversayanything]

Reason Number Seven: the sun here in Arizona will tear it up in no time if left exposed!

[@nkc9788]

When you bury the tape, do you have the emitter facing up or down?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Always facing up.

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

@@gardeningwithhoss do you put the drip tape to the side of the plant slightly or do you put the plant right above the burried drip tape?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

@@coloradodirtbike5930 If you are direct seeding by hand you can plant right on top of the drip tape. if you are using the Seeder you would have to plant them offset just a little.

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

@@gardeningwithhoss That's what I figured. Much appreciated for clearing that up and the help.

[@mackwalker4564]

Is this drip tape buried directly beneath the plant. Can you use it if you plant transplants in your garden or is it used only for seeds. Thanks Mack

[@gardeningwithhoss]

buried, you can use for both

[@mackwalker4564]

@@gardeningwithhoss Thanks for your answer.

[@bradwarren8833]

Hey man. I use pvc pipe with a 1/16th hole drilled 8n them at each plant. Can I possibly bury the pipe or do you think the holes will get clogged with dirt? Do the holes in the drip tape not get clogged? Thanks.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Brad Warren the holes in the drip tape don’t get clogged, but not sure about PVC. Seems like the pipe would be much more effort than the tape.

[@bradwarren8833]

Ok...I may try it out and see how it will do. Thanks!

[@okestrakenny]

@@gardeningwithhoss good

[@nikitharosey]

What about the delivery hole get blocked when we shut off motor create suction power

[@gardeningwithhoss]

There's no suction when we turn off the drip system. The emitters slowly bleed out until the tape is flat. Never had any issues with clogging.

[@dollyperry3020]

Is there an optimal depth...because tomatoes are planted a lot deeper than beets or chard?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It can be buried up to 6" deep. We usually put ours about 3-4" deep. For beets, put the transplant or seed on top of the tape. For tomatoes, put the root ball underneath the tape so the stem sits beside the emitter.

[@dollyperry3020]

Thank you! I've had such issues with my drip irrigation this year. Too much water at the bottom of the hill and not enough at the top. Too much for the beds and not enough for the containers. Next year I'm making more zones and putting valves on each bed to give me more options!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Dolly Perry that’s always a good idea

[@media333]

@@gardeningwithhoss If you put seeds on top of the tape, won't the tape be in the way of roots?

[@alphatruth2550]

Do you use a pump when it's buried or gravity for the water supply?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

yes

[@alphatruth2550]

@@gardeningwithhoss yes for pump or gravity? I didn't quite get it

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have a well. We live out in the country.

[@alphatruth2550]

@@gardeningwithhoss ok cool...see I have to install drip tape for one acre and they said I needed a water pump to pump from the icb tanks, which I will buy but I was wondering if using tanks and gravity would do the job? Thanks for your prompt reply

[@wayneleviner6557]

how can I buy this drip tape. like your videos.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Here's a link to our Drip Tape Kit which has everything you need except the water hose: hosstools.com/product/drip-tape-irrigation-kit/

[@johncoody9947]

Does this work for soaker hoses too?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

no

[@hdtripper1]

What about covering with mulch? Emitters up or down? Still trying to decide about using a soaker hose for establiched older trees for times of drought.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Emitters always up.

[@nikitharosey]

In drip tape emitterwill be the inbuilt hole in it right, or we have to fix seperate emitter

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The holes are already punched in the tape for you.

[@JeannetteShoreland]

Great video. How long can I expect the drip tape to last?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We use it 3-4 times before replacing it. Some folks can get more uses than that.

[@billyb9067]

@@gardeningwithhoss 3-4 times a year or 3-4 years ?

[@jensometimespaul2433]

So should the emitters face up or down when burying drip line?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Always facing up.

[@jensometimespaul2433]

oops. . .

[@drenawest76]

Can I "circle" the drip tape around my plant for the extra water I need? or will it kink etc?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It would kink. It is designed to be used in straight line. A single emitter should provide plenty of water for a single plant.

[@lorraineayre]

Yet another reason: longer life due to less UV exposure.