Everything you need to know about drip irrigation?
Drip irrigation
The drip irrigation system is widely used on our farm, as it allows water to be supplied in a highly localized manner, resulting in real savings. In this blog post, we'll explore the specifics and advantages of this irrigation method in intensive organic market gardening.
Irrigation in market gardening
Irrigation is a crucial step in market gardening, and intensive organic market gardening stands out for its thoughtful, efficient approach to irrigation. Drip irrigation offers specific features that make it a central element of this practice.
One of the distinguishing features of drip irrigation is its precision. Unlike other irrigation methods, drip delivers water directly to the base of the plant, where it's needed most. This optimizes water use by avoiding losses due to evaporation, runoff and dispersion.
Another important feature of drip irrigation is its ability to reduce disease and weeds. By avoiding watering the above-ground parts of plants, drip irrigation limits excessive moisture on the soil surface, creating an environment less conducive to weed growth and the development of fungal diseases.
The advantages of drip irrigation
Precise water distribution at the base of plants, avoiding water losses due to evaporation, runoff and dispersion.
Reduce disease and weeds by avoiding watering above-ground plant parts and limiting excessive moisture on the soil surface.
Better control of soil moisture by adapting the frequency and duration of irrigation, promoting deep, strong root development.
Save time and labor by automating drip systems, freeing growers from the daily manual task of watering.
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