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sandylbuck · 09-04-2021, 06:16 AM

Recently moved from PA to Southern TX. I have flood irrigation access for my yard and all I know about it at this point is that I can turn it on and turn it off. When I turn it on to irrigate the yard I can obviously see the high and low points on the property and this has created a few questions for anyone who has flood irrigation and gardens or grows trees/plants with edible fruit.

1) Where should I plant my banana plants (several different varieties)? In an area that is high or low? I have the same question for my citrus trees (bought 9 different varieties to celebrate my retirement and the move). We don't get much rain here (at least not that I have seen yet) in Harlingen, TX.

2) Can I put a valve on the flood irrigation system (or have one put on the system) so I can have a more controlled irrigation system (used to garden in raised beds with drip irrigation)?

Thanks!

09-04-2021, 06:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
sandylbuck Location: Harlingen, Texas Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Name: Sandy Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 74 BananaBucks : 26,322 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 142 Times Was Thanked 129 Times in 46 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 16 Times	Flood Irrigation and Banana Plant Location (and Citrus tree location) Recently moved from PA to Southern TX. I have flood irrigation access for my yard and all I know about it at this point is that I can turn it on and turn it off. When I turn it on to irrigate the yard I can obviously see the high and low points on the property and this has created a few questions for anyone who has flood irrigation and gardens or grows trees/plants with edible fruit. 1) Where should I plant my banana plants (several different varieties)? In an area that is high or low? I have the same question for my citrus trees (bought 9 different varieties to celebrate my retirement and the move). We don't get much rain here (at least not that I have seen yet) in Harlingen, TX. 2) Can I put a valve on the flood irrigation system (or have one put on the system) so I can have a more controlled irrigation system (used to garden in raised beds with drip irrigation)? Thanks!