Yeah -- somewhat -- it is sold in farm supply stores and garden stores -- you bury it and run the water through to the plant roots. I know of some people that do use the pourus soaker hoses as permanent drip tape. Nels in ND ----- Original Message ----- , drip tape under the plastic 4" to 6" deep > between > > the rows. > > What is "drip tape"? Is that like a soaker hose?