60-Degree Angled Drip Stakes, Pack of 100

Cut Kinked Lines and Clogged Emitters at the Plant Site

A drip stake bent at a sharp 90-degree angle fights the natural curve of 1/4in tubing, and that fight is where kinks, restricted flow, and mineral deposits tend to build up over a season of use. Hydrofarm's 60-degree angled drip stakes hold the tubing in a gentler curve that works with the line instead of against it, keeping flow consistent at the emitter.

Sold 100 to a pack, they're sized for short drip runs aimed straight down at individual plant sites, covering a full bench or row of drip points in one order.

Key Features & Benefits

• 60-degree angle geometry — works with the natural curve of 1/4in tubing instead of forcing a sharp bend that restricts flow.
• Reduces kinks and clogs — keeps the tubing's internal diameter open along its full length rather than pinched at the stake.
• Cuts down mineral deposit buildup — a straighter flow path means fewer low-flow spots where minerals tend to collect.
• Sized for short drip runs — matched to lines aimed directly down at an individual plant site rather than long horizontal runs.
• Pack of 100 — covers a full bench or row of drip points in a single order.

Who Should Use These Drip Stakes

Growers running drip irrigation to individual containers or plant sites, especially anyone troubleshooting recurring clogs or uneven flow from sharply bent stakes, are the fit for this angled design.

About Hydrofarm

Hydrofarm was founded in 1977 by Stuart Dvorin as Applied Hydroponics and has been based in Petaluma, California since 1994, supplying irrigation hardware and grow-room equipment to commercial cultivators and home gardeners alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a 60-degree angle reduce clogging compared to 90 degrees?

A sharper 90-degree bend pinches the tubing's internal diameter at the stake, slowing flow and creating a low-flow point where mineral particles tend to settle. The gentler 60-degree angle keeps the tubing closer to its natural curve, so flow stays more consistent along the full line.

When should I use an angled stake instead of a straight one?

Use an angled stake whenever the drip line needs to bend sharply to reach a plant site from its supply line, which is the situation where a straight stake would force a kink. A straight run that doesn't need to change direction can usually use a simpler stake.

What tubing size does this stake fit?

It's sized for standard 1/4in drip tubing, the size most commonly used for individual plant-site drip emitters in hydroponic and container growing. Check your existing tubing diameter before ordering if your system uses a different size.

Can these stakes be reused between growing cycles?

Yes, they're a durable plastic stake meant to be pulled, cleaned, and reinserted for a new cycle rather than treated as disposable. Check them for cracking or UV wear before reuse, since prolonged sun exposure can eventually make plastic stakes brittle.

How many stakes does a typical drip system need?

That depends on the number of individual plant sites being fed, since each site typically gets its own stake and emitter. A pack of 100 is generally sized for a full bench, row, or small room of drip points.