With all the pipes and irrigation stuff delivered we started putting it all together. As with most things in life the practical side doesn't always go with the theory. Somethings seems to be missing in action and we had to drive everyday this week to Oudtshoorn to get the necessary bends, T's, etc.
But even if it seem to go a bit 'deurmekaar' things do fit in nicely. The process of laying out the pipes and connecting it goes much quicker than expected. I finished my micro irrigation pipelines yesterday and today I am going to tackle the drip irrigation next to the Calitzdorp Country Lodge. The drippers we use there is in line drippers as well pressure compensating meaning that every dripper will deliver the exact same amount of water. This is a must for uneven land like we have there.
Oom Apie finished building the two filter banks and one is allready installed. The other one is ready we are just waiting for the new pumps to arrive. Irrigation pumps is a science on its own. I am no expert but learned a lot the last month. We were lucky to buy two similar pumps - one to do the job the other a back up. Yes being in Calitzdorp does have its draw backs and one is you must always have a back up pump.
I hope with the speed we are going now to start planting maybe next week late the apricots and the week after that the first of the vineyards.
My irrigation also started with the one system and I am running a twelve hour cycle just to wet up the soil. It is really surprising to see how dry the soils further from the riverbed is. You can also see the peaches blooming very promisingly. I hope for a big harvest there.
Hope all the plans stay on par as it did so far.
PS The labels for the Shiraz arrived and I will be labeling next week and Tuesday. The wines will be ready for Women Wine Wednesday.
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