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Drip Irrigation Soaker Hose

October 11, 2009 at 12:39 pm · Filed under Drip irrigation ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Irrigation is a common terminology to all of us. But the real meaning of it, is not known by many. Irrigation is a process of watering the plants artificially. This is done because, sufficient amount of water may not be present in that area or the season may not be correct for the cultivation. There are many artificial ways of irrigation possible. The normal way of irrigation is the  way in which the water is sent to the plants via a channel or tunnel and sprayed at the end. But the major problem faced in this process is that, the amount of water wasted in this is too high. The problem solver that originated due to tiresome effort of many scientist is the Drip irrigation process.

What is drip irrigation process ?

Drip irrigation is a new and advanced process, that is not known by many. The way it differentiates from the other process is by, making the water directly available to the most needed part, rather than spraying it or converging a large amount through channels. This is achieved by making small openings in a pipe and focusing the water supply to the plants. The advantage associated with it is that it can save water to a large extent. The other thing about it is that it can even make a dry land into a fertile land. It is environmental friendly and to add to its advantages it can even challenge the nature itself. This was developed due to many hours hard work of many scientist. It is environmental friendly and accepted world wide for its capability. The limiting factor for this process, is the efficiency of the soaker hose.

What is soaker hose and why it is needed ?

All would have come across what a irrigation process is and what are the advantages associated with it. The item required to incorporate this method on the field is a soaker hose. The soaker hose is a item which resembles the structure of a normal garden hose. The difference it has over the garden hose is that, it has minute holes throughout its external surface.  This forms the outlet for water to escape and irrigate the plants at particular places. The holes are so small that each hole is of the diameter of one by sixth to one by fourth of an inch. This is the working principle of  a soaker hose. The unique advantage of the soaker hose over the other hoses is that it can fit with and pipes and fittings.

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Greenhouse Watering System

September 22, 2009 at 11:53 am · Filed under Articles, Greenhouse ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Every one of us will be having one hobby or the other. One among such a hobby is gardening. Advice is the freely available thing. When asking what to do in gardening each and everyone have their own thoughts. But when coming to gardening the real difficulty is faced in watering the plants. Everyone in the cold countries possesses their own greenhouse in their backyard. They won’t find time in watering the plants in them. Here are some simple methods to overcome the difficulty.

Scheduled Watering:

The plants in greenhouse require a timely watering for them to grow faster and better than the plants, which grow in a normal environment. So a proper schedule of watering them in timely basis should be followed to ensure them of good growth. The timely watering is alone not the sole criteria for the better growth in the greenhouse. The amount of watering is also need to be in the optimum level. This changes from plant to plant.

Straw-bale process research:

To provide the proper watering for the plants in the greenhouse research are on going in the field of usage of straw bales as a replacement for the conventional sand. The straw bale, which is recommended for this process, is the straw bale of the wheat plant. The straw bales are chosen because of their capability to retain air and moisture if they are in the wet condition. This is accompanied by their capability of slow decomposition rate and there by giving out the sufficient amount nutrients as and when required by them.

Automatic Watering System:

The automatic watering system is available in the market to provide water to the plants in a greenhouse. The automatic watering system is capable of providing the correct amount of water to the plant and in the correct time as and when required. The automatic watering system works in the principle of fire exhaust system in the buildings. This is a pneumatic operated valve, which carries water in them along with the control of microprocessors for the accurate control. They are also capable of maintaining the correct moisture level in the air too. It is very simple in design and very easy to install too. The cost of the watering system is in the high end when comparing it to install in a low level greenhouse. The marketers are ready to provide the customers with quality service. The installation of this watering system can define the quality.

The watering in any greenhouse is a tedious process along with the fact it consumes lot of time. So to avoid it methods are to be taken. The proper scheduling has to be done to water the plants. Then use of the straw bales can reduce the worry. There is automatic watering system available in the shop to make it easy for the maintainer.

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