24 thoughts on “Tomato Watering System – Growing a Vegetable Garden”

1. webcajun 2012/05/14 at 22:30

   When I have the tank on the cart filled I can water the 4 ft. tubes. I thought your setup would hold more than a gallon. Must have messed up on my figures. : ) …..Donald
2. webcajun 2012/05/14 at 22:41

   : ) …..Donald
3. jajunkthefunk 2012/05/14 at 23:01

   The unit holds almost a gallon of water and it takes between 15-20 minutes to drain out. Because it is 2′ tall…you could drive by and fill with your golf cart and water tank! I also drilled several 1/64 holes in the cap for air flow. The total cost of mine is $3.50 ea. I appreciate all your videos!
4. jajunkthefunk 2012/05/15 at 00:01

   Donald, Thank you for the idea. I went to buy material to make some of these. I ended up using 3″ sewer and drain pipe with a 3″ Test Caps in each end. The pipe was $10.48 per 10′ joint and the test caps were 0.70cents each. I cut the bell off the pipe and then cut the pipe to 23 1/4 inches. One joint of pipe makes 5 tubes.Because the test caps don’t fit tightly in the S&D pipe I glued it really good on one end. The cap at the other serves as a cap. I drilled the 1/64 hole 2″ from bottom.
5. fenhrir 2012/05/15 at 00:06

   Lâcha pas la patate!….euh la tomate! ;)
6. 1995jug 2012/05/15 at 00:08

   thats a good idea im going to try it thanks.
7. webcajun 2012/05/15 at 00:59

   Give the watering tubes a try, you’ll like em……Donald
8. shearer1405 2012/05/15 at 01:15

   wow I luv it luv it you always give great tips and here in philly it’s almost time to plant. so I will be watching. thanks again!!!!!
9. webcajun 2012/05/15 at 01:55

   That really depends on the weather, your soil, how long since the last rain, the heat and drying conditions etc. If in a dry spell, every 1-2 days…..Donald
10. 5768chev 2012/05/15 at 02:45

    How often do you water the plants when using this system?
11. webcajun 2012/05/15 at 03:33

    It sure can. For a newly planted tree it would work well the first year or so…….Donald
12. 01Woof 2012/05/15 at 03:56

    that is awesome–can this be used for any thirsty plant or tree?
13. webcajun 2012/05/15 at 04:40

    … Bugs will cause em to clog up. I have to clean mine out every 2-3 weeks depending on the season……Donald
14. sundogforlove 2012/05/15 at 04:44

    I could not even find a 1/64 bit. I drilled a 1/16 hole and it keeps getting clogged and is not working correctly. !/64 is like a human hair.
15. webcajun 2012/05/15 at 04:59

    … You’re welcome…..Donald
16. Fielderfarms 2012/05/15 at 05:12

    That is awesome……Thanks for sharing.
17. webcajun 2012/05/15 at 05:24

    … Can’t get in the garden, too much rain……Donald
18. TheSonoman1976 2012/05/15 at 05:59

    I like it Donald! Thanks and when are you doing another video????
19. webcajun 2012/05/15 at 06:23

    … You’re welcome……Donald
20. jeffrogue74 2012/05/15 at 06:28

    nice =D, je ne lache pas. thank you :)
21. brendavandenbosch 2012/05/15 at 06:51

    Thank you. Am gonna try it. B
22. webcajun 2012/05/15 at 07:36

    … Tomatoes need moisture and this puts it right into the root zone, not on the foliage so I really don’t see you having any problems with it……Donald
23. brendavandenbosch 2012/05/15 at 08:25

    Like your videos and am learning a lot. I live in the Dominican Republic. Would this work here? Or would the comb. sun and moisture damage the plant? Brenda, Las Terrenas, Dom. Rep.
24. webcajun 2012/05/15 at 09:06

    … Not that far from Ville Platte in Avoyelles Parish……..Donald