Drip irrigation in the greenhouse

To provide plants with everything needed in a greenhouse (sun, heat and water) for good growth, it takes a lot of effort to constantly apply. To facilitate the work of the gardener, an automatic drip irrigation system for greenhouses was invented.

The principle of drip irrigation in the greenhouse

All drip irrigation systems are based on the principle of slow water supply exactly for each plant that needs to be watered. To do this, the container with water is placed next to the greenhouse at a height of 1.5-2 m, the opaque black tubes (hoses) cut to the required length with a diameter of 10-11 mm are installed using pegs under a slight slope and connected to a single system. In the places of proposed landings, make holes and mount nozzles in them (diameter 1-2 mm). In order to avoid water overruns, such a system typically uses a dispenser, an automatic sensor, or a tap that controls the time that the liquid enters the pipes.

Such economical and convenient equipment as the drip irrigation system in the greenhouse can be purchased in stores or made independently, as this does not require special technological skills.

Advantages of drip irrigation in the greenhouse

1. Saving water - it falls exactly under the roots of the plant, so it is used almost 100% by purpose.
2. Protection from early frosts - since the soil moisture is elevated.
3. Suitable in the absence of a large number of water reserves - for the operation of such a system there will be enough and barrels.
4. Prevents the growth of weeds.
5. The soil remains loose for a long time, which ensures good air access to the plant roots.
6. Watering occurs warm water, which in summer heats up in a barrel in the sun, and in cold weather - while it passes through the pipes of the whole system.
7. Saves time and effort of the gardener, especially if a system with automatic water supply is installed.
8. Does not require the use of electricity.
9. Increased yield and increased resistance to disease in cultivated plants.

Disadvantages of drip irrigation in the greenhouse

There are only two main drawbacks:

1. The need for constant monitoring of the amount of water in the barrel, for the integrity of pipe connections, for the consumption of water by plants (in hot weather, the volume of water supply should be increased and vice versa). To do this, it will be enough to simply inspect the entire irrigation system daily.
2. Clogged injectors. This is due to the small diameter of the holes, but it is easy enough to fix: remove and blow. To make this less common, you can put a filter at the entrance to the system and tightly close the barrel of water from above, and it will not get garbage and various insects.

Having installed a drip irrigation system in your greenhouse, you can ease your work and increase the quantity and quality of the crop.