Micro irrigation
The micro system is a light spray system for smaller areas. The system works with a thin hose and can be assembled with couplers, sprinklers and drippers. It works great on the outdoor tap or water line. Ideal for planters and borders with flowers.
Watering with microdrip and drip hose systems
Even when using micro-irrigation, the goal is to saturate the soil deeply enough. Only the way to achieve this is different. With micro-irrigation, water is released slowly. In practice, this will not cause puddles or runoff of water. Also, getting to a depth of 15 cm is not a problem.
The problem with micro-irrigation is that the water must reach the planted area entirely. To do so, the water must flow sideways. This happens naturally due to the capillary action of the soil. With clay, by the way, this works better than with sandy soil. For this reason we recommend spacing the irrigation tube 30 cm apart with sand and 50 cm apart with clay. Intermittent watering has a negative effect on the lateral movement of water. Therefore, it is best to irrigate in only 1 irrigation cycle.
To get good results, we recommend the following approach:
- Start watering and continue until the planted area is saturated. Note the time required. This may take several hours in practice given the slow water release
You can then program the above time in the irrigation computer.
Note: If the planted area cannot be completely saturated, it may be necessary to move the drip hoses closer together or place more micro-irrigation emitters. In doing so, do not place them too close to the existing emitters. The goal is not to make wet soil wetter, but rather to reach the dry areas.
How often should it sprinkled?
There is no golden rule for this. Every other day, once a week, every 3 days. It depends on the type of planting, the type of soil and the time of year. Your greenhouse with seeds needs water more often than your lawn. As a base, the following can be assumed during the dry summer months:
- Lawn: 1 to 2 times per week
- Borders: once a week
- Potted plants and seeds: every other day
The above is purely indicative. The most important thing is to observe the plants and adjust if necessary. If necessary, ask for advice for your specific plants at a garden center or look for information on the Internet
Do not irrigate when the soil is still wet
It is not wise to irrigate very wet soil. Some plants will suffer from diseases and/or fungi. In short, it is bad for your garden. In addition, you are wasting water. Therefore, we recommend not watering or installing a weather sensor under these conditions. If enough rain has fallen, the cycle will be aborted or postponed. Better for the plants and your water bill. You can find the weather sensors in our webshop via this link.