Water Jet
WATER JET- A procedure that uses high-pressure water and a probe to create air passages in the soil. Primary reason for use is mitigation for compacted soil. It is recommended that water pressure be between 100-150 PSI. Water Jetting is preferable to vertical core venting (which uses an augur) due to reduced root damage. Water Jetting flushes soil out and does not compact the sides of the holes created. Water Jet can be used in conjunction with liquid fertilization only when soil and leaf tissue analysis indicate nutrient limitation. Click here for an instructional video on how to use the waterjet. Thanks to Sarah Hon Gaskin of A+ Tree for creating the video!
make your own Water Jet, you will need:
1 brass fire nozzle for a garden hose
1 adapter for 3/4 inch female hose thread to 3/4 inch standard pipe thread
1 two-three foot length of 3/4 inch galvanized pipe, threaded at both ends
1 irrigation ball valve
1 four inch length of 3/4 inch pipe
2 3/4 inch pipe "T"
1 one inch length of 3/4 inch close nipple
2 6 inch length of 3/4 inch pipe
2 3/4 inc caps
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