drip irrigation, phase 2: shut-off valves?

[ersatz_read]

I harvested my first (cherry) tomatoes last weekend.  That seemed early, but in 2010 I harvested the first tomato on July 17.  (Not sure abut 2011.)  The plants are short, though, probably due to the stalled growth during the recent heat.

According to the drought monitor map, this area has reached "severe drought" status.  Chance of showers this

Comments

[rainarana]

How long do you need to leave it on? Can you set a timer?

[low_delta]

I had the sprinkler on low, on the garden last night, and accidentally left it on when I went to the grocery store. I'm sure I'd forget about the drip lines nine times out of ten, if I had them. I'm still thinking about it, though.

[miraje]

I think there are timers you can install on the spigot, but I haven't researched them much yet. The longest I've left mine on by accident is three hours so far. I probably need to just set an alarm on my phone and then go out to turn it off when it goes off.

[g_dawgmckickass]

I'm the queen of watering things all night. Just buy a timer - I have two. My favorite one is a battery powered one that you can set to run on a schedule. I got it at home depot.

[wobblerlorri]

This. I used a timer for several years. Just set it.... AND FORGET IT!!!

[carmy_w]

Seconding the post about a timer at Home Depot/Lowes-I don't think we've ever paid more than $25 for any water shutoff timer we've ever owned.
They probably even have them at Walmart or one of the other discount stores....