BluSoak Mega Stakes

BluSoak Drip Tape Stakes – Mega 5" & Mega Long 7" Hold-Down Stakes

BluSoak Drip Tape Stakes are durable hold-down stakes designed to keep BluSoak 2.0 Drip Tape securely positioned against the soil surface. Available in two lengths — Mega 5" and Mega Long 7" — they make it easy to choose the right anchoring depth for containers, living soil beds, raised beds and custom irrigation layouts.

The standard Mega 5" stake is ideal for most everyday BluSoak installations, while the Mega Long 7" stake provides additional penetration and holding power in deeper, softer or looser growing media.

Made from durable plastic, both variants are rust-resistant, reusable and quick to reposition, providing a simple way to maintain neat spiral, curved or straight BluSoak layouts.

Key Features

• Designed for BluSoak 2.0 Drip Tape
• Two variants: Mega 5" and Mega Long 7"
• Secures drip tape against soil and growing media
• Helps prevent BluSoak tape from shifting or lifting
• Ideal for straight, curved and spiral layouts
• Durable plastic construction
• Will not rust like conventional metal stakes
• Reusable and repositionable
• Simple push-in installation
• No tools required
• Excellent for living soil and no-till systems
• Suitable for fabric pots and large containers
• Ideal for raised garden beds
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor irrigation
• Useful for other compatible irrigation tubing
• No moving components
• No electricity required

Two Stake Lengths Available

Choose between the standard Mega 5" or deeper anchoring Mega Long 7" depending on your growing media and irrigation layout.

Mega 5" Stake

The Mega 5" BluSoak Stake is the standard option for general-purpose irrigation installations.

At approximately 12.7cm long, it provides useful anchoring depth without requiring excessive penetration into the growing medium.

It's an excellent choice for:

• Fabric pots
• Containers
• Living soil
• No-till pots
• Standard raised beds
• Spiral BluSoak layouts
• Straight drip tape runs

Mega Long 7" Stake

The Mega Long 7" BluSoak Stake extends approximately 17.8cm into the growing medium, providing additional anchoring depth.

Choose the longer version where the growing media is loose, where additional holding power is desirable, or where the irrigation layout is more prone to movement.

It's particularly useful for:

• Deep living soil beds
• Large fabric pots
• Raised beds
• Loose or highly aerated growing media
• Outdoor installations
• Long irrigation runs
• Areas where standard stakes pull out too easily

Keep BluSoak Tape Where You Designed It

The effectiveness of a carefully planned BluSoak layout depends partly on keeping the tape positioned across the intended irrigation area.

BluSoak Stakes allow you to arrange the drip tape and then anchor key sections directly into the growing media.

This helps maintain:

• Tape spacing
• Spiral patterns
• Straight irrigation runs
• Curves
• Bed coverage
• Container layouts

Stakes are especially useful around bends and other areas where the tape naturally wants to move.

Ideal for Spiral Irrigation Layouts

In large containers and fabric pots, BluSoak tape can be arranged into a spiral across the soil surface.

The stakes help maintain this shape.

A typical layout might follow:

BluSoak Inlet → Outer Loop → Middle Loop → Inner Loop

Use stakes strategically around the spiral rather than forcing the tape into sharp bends.

The result is a cleaner irrigation layout with the tape held across the intended root-zone area.

Perfect for Raised Beds

Larger living soil and raised beds often use multiple straight or curved sections of BluSoak.

Hold-down stakes can help keep individual runs properly spaced and prevent movement during:

• Watering
• Top dressing
• Mulching
• Plant maintenance
• Soil work
• General garden access

The Mega Long 7" version can be particularly useful in larger beds where additional anchoring depth is preferred.

Ideal for Living Soil & No-Till Growing

BluSoak irrigation is popular in living soil systems because it can distribute moisture across a broader area than individual point-source drippers.

The stakes complement this approach by helping keep the irrigation tape positioned across the intended watering zone.

They're ideal for:

• Living soil
• No-till growing
• Organic gardens
• Raised beds
• Fabric pots
• Large containers
• Greenhouses
• Indoor gardens

Durable Plastic Construction

Both BluSoak stake variants are manufactured from durable plastic.

Unlike untreated metal stakes, they aren't susceptible to rust from constant contact with wet soil and irrigation water.

This makes them particularly practical for permanent or semi-permanent irrigation installations.

They can also be removed, cleaned and reused when the growing area is reconfigured.

Easy Push-In Installation

Step 1 – Position Your BluSoak

Arrange the BluSoak 2.0 tape across the soil surface in the desired configuration.

Step 2 – Select Your Stake

Choose Mega 5" for standard anchoring or Mega Long 7" when additional depth is required.

Step 3 – Position the Stake

Place the stake over the BluSoak tape at a suitable anchoring point.

Step 4 – Push into the Media

Carefully push the stake into the growing medium until the tape is securely retained.

Step 5 – Add Additional Stakes

Continue around the irrigation layout, adding stakes wherever the tape needs additional support.

Avoid excessively crushing or restricting the BluSoak tape.

How Many BluSoak Stakes Do I Need?

There isn't one universal spacing requirement.

The number of stakes required depends on:

• Length of BluSoak tape
• Container diameter
• Bed dimensions
• Soil density
• Irrigation pattern
• Number of curves
• Mulch
• Growing environment

Rather than using an unnecessarily large number, place stakes strategically.

Pay particular attention to:

• Curves
• Spiral sections
• Long unsupported runs
• Tape connections
• Bed edges
• Areas where the tape lifts
• Sections regularly disturbed during maintenance

Mega 5" vs Mega Long 7"

Which Variant Should I Choose?

Choose Mega 5" If:

You need a general-purpose BluSoak hold-down stake for standard containers, fabric pots or raised beds.

For most typical installations, the 5" Mega provides plenty of anchoring depth.

Choose Mega Long 7" If:

You want additional anchoring depth, particularly in loose or highly aerated media, deeper raised beds or installations where the standard stake may be more easily disturbed.

Both perform the same basic job — the main difference is the additional 2 inches of anchoring depth provided by the Mega Long.

Product Specifications

Complete Your BluSoak Irrigation Setup

These stakes work as part of a complete BluSoak irrigation layout and pair naturally with components such as:

• BluSoak 2.0 Drip Tape
• BluSoak adapters
• BluSoak end plugs
• Tropf-Blumat sensors
• Tropf-Blumat Maxi
• Distribution drippers
• 3mm Blumat drip tubing
• 8mm Blumat feeding tube
• 8mm Superflex tubing
• Blumat tees and elbows
• Appropriate reservoir or pressure-control components

Why Choose BluSoak Drip Tape Stakes?

BluSoak Mega and Mega Long Stakes provide a simple way to turn a loose irrigation layout into a clean, organised installation.

Both variants secure BluSoak against the growing surface without complicated clips, tools or permanent hardware.

Choose the Mega 5" for general-purpose installations or step up to the Mega Long 7" when you want additional anchoring depth.

Their reusable plastic construction makes them especially well suited to living soil beds, no-till gardens, fabric pots and raised beds, where irrigation layouts may remain installed for extended periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What variants are available?

There are two options:

Mega – 5" / 12.7cm

Mega Long – 7" / 17.8cm

What is the difference between Mega and Mega Long?

The primary difference is length. Mega is 5 inches long, while Mega Long is 7 inches long, providing an additional 2 inches of anchoring depth.

Which one should I use for normal containers?

The Mega 5" is the general-purpose choice for most standard BluSoak installations.

When should I choose Mega Long?

Choose the 7" Mega Long when working with loose media, larger containers, raised beds or anywhere additional anchoring depth is beneficial.

Are both designed for BluSoak 2.0?

Yes. Both variants are suitable for holding BluSoak 2.0 Drip Tape in position.

Will they rust?

No. The stakes use plastic construction, making them suitable for continually damp growing environments.

Can they be reused?

Yes. They can be removed and repositioned or reused in future irrigation layouts provided they remain in good condition.

Do I need a specific number per metre?

Not necessarily. Use enough stakes to maintain the intended layout, adding extra support around bends, curves and areas where the tape wants to lift.

Can I use them in living soil?

Yes. Both sizes are well suited to living soil and no-till irrigation layouts.

Can I use them in raised beds?

Yes. Either version can be used, although the 7" Mega Long can be particularly useful when additional anchoring depth is desired.