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May 23, 2009 at 3:25 pm · Filed under Articles, Drip irrigation ·Tagged Agriculture, backyard garden, drainage, drainage system, Drip irrigation, drip irrigation system, drip irrigation systems, flowers, followers, garden, garden space, ground water flow, Groundwater, help control, irrigation methods, irrigation systems, plants, right solution, viable options, Water
One of our followers, we say them AgriGuiders, has post an article at his site. He asked for publish it at AG. His article as follows :
Are you looking to find the right solution to help improve the drainage system of your garden?
If the flowers in your back garden are continually suffering from having large amounts of excess ground water blighting your efforts to create the perfect environment for your prized plants, you may be pleasantly surprised to find out that there are in fact several viable options to help eradicate the issue and thereby hopefully get the most out of your garden space.
In my experience in this area, I can generally recommend using drip irrigation systems to tackle the issue and
help control ground water flow – as they offer perhaps the most effective method of managing the problem of plant drainage and can be a lot more reasonably priced than you may perhaps initially think. For example, why not try checking out the range of irrigation systems currently available to buy on the web and see if this can solve your plant drainage difficulties. You may also find that many such systems that can be found online are actually very easy to install and use – indeed much less complex than one may think.
I learnt many useful irrigation methods thanks to Agriculture Guide – you can find comprehensive irrigation systems reviews, and also what they are, where they used, how you can construct them easily etc, – for details you have to look Agriculture Guide’s irrigation systems tutorials and reviews. Especially I strongly advise you to look their drip irrigation page too.
So if you are having real problems with getting unwanted standing water away from your plants why not give some serious consideration to installing a drip irrigation system in your garden today ?
* Thanks to you Agriculture Guide, you let me learn about all those irrigation systems that are suitable for my backyard garden.
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April 21, 2009 at 8:04 pm · Filed under Fresh Beans ·Tagged Bean, chemical water, daylight exposure, flesh, Flower, fresh bean, Germination, Greenhouse, greenhouse products, greenhouses, humidity, insects, intermediate products, irrigation water, minimum temperature, optimum temperature, Plant, salty soils, sandy loam, Seed, seed germination, soil bean, spring season, Temperature, ventilation, warm seasons, Water, weathers
Up until recently, fresh beans were grown on the bottom of columns in greenhouses as intermediate products in order to utilize space. However, for the last few years, fresh bean cultivation has been accomplished via the monoculture method. Fresh beans are not selective in soil and can thrive in sandy, sandy loam and humus soil. Bean growing is more difficult in salty soils.
Speaking of salt, irrigation water should not be salty either. Beans grow well under 6.1 – 7.4 pH degrees and are sensitive to cold. The minimum temperature required for seed germination is 50 F while the optimum temperature required is 68 F – 77 F during their development period and 64 – 68F during their flowering period. The temperature of the soil should be 64 F.
Fresh beans are not selective during the duration of daylight exposure. In greenhouses, fresh beans are grown in warm seasons (particulary in spring) by shadowing them. In this way, the temperature in a greenhouse is reduced during hot weather. On the other hand, there is no need for shadowing during the autumn season.
Beans do not like excessive humidity
Beans do not like excessive humidity during their flowering period since this causes the failure of their seed set. However, they require 60 – 70% water in the soil they are planted in. Irrigation should be done accordingly. There should not be much air current or a high level of humidity/temperature.
There are two cropping periods to consider when fresh beans are grown in a greenhouse — the fall season and the spring season. Cropping is done in the middle of September during the autumn and in the middle of December during the springtime.
The greenhouse in which the fresh beans are grown must be solarized or disinfected with chemicals during the summer, just as it is typically done for the other greenhouse products.
In addition, the ventilation windows of the greenhouse should be covered with a material which will allow air to enter but discourage insects from passing through (particularly during the fall season in order to protect against viruses). After tilling the soil for plantation, masuras are must be prepared for the double-row method with spacings of 45x20x15 inches.
One hour before drilling, soil should be left under warm chemical water in order to protect against diseases and harmful factors. 1-2 swollen seeds must be placed into each planting hole and covered with soil. Soil should not be humid during this process. Watering should not be done until the seeds are germinated and the cotyledon and first set of real leaves come up. Otherwise, seed decaying occurs due to excess water.
What to do, When the seedlings have 2 to 3 leaves ?
When the seedlings have 2 to 3 leaves, hoeing should be done. Trellising structures should be created by lacing twines on each row. This process should be done expeditiously, otherwise the plants will not grow effectively. Fresh beans have an innate twining quality. Once a bean plant clings to a trellis, it twines around the trellis and grows upright. There is no need for twisting it or pruning. Water should be given in small portions until the first formation of beans. When the beans begin to grow, they will need more water and thus the amount of water will increased along with the interval time (which will be reduced).
Which chemicals need to use ?
In the production of greenhouse beans, a controlled amount of organic fertilizers must be added to the soil. Prior to greenhouse solarization, 4-5 tons of stall fertilizer should be applied per thousand square meters.
Upon the first real irrigation, irrigation as well as fertilization should be applied during the growing period.
In one growing period, a total of 8-12 kg nitrogen (N), 10-12 kg phosphorus (P2O5) and 12-15 kg potassium (K2O) should be applied in pure form.
In fresh beans, the potential for self fertilization is 99%. Before the plants flower, the male and female organs are mature enough for fertilization and once the fertilization process is accomplished, flowers develop. Dry and hot weather during the fertilization period have a negative impact on the fruit set. The fruit (which is a bean) becomes small, it curls up, and then it turns yellow and falls off.
In fresh bean growing, beans should be harvested when they are mature and green. The fruit is a bean and there are seeds between the two carpel leaves. Harvesting should not be done before the seeds are filled and before the beans are in their place. There are three typical bean shapes: flat with curled ends, an open C or S letter.
In the event of diseases or pests, chemical control should be taken in accordance with the Technical Guidelines of Agricultural Control.
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March 27, 2009 at 5:50 am · Filed under Fertilizers ·Tagged Agriculture, Bacteria, base material, chemicals, elements, Fertilizer, kind of bacteria, living organisms, Manure, Moisture, nutrition value, organic farming, organic fertilizers, Plant, plants, Rain, risk, Seeds, Water, wrong way
It is generally thought that organic fertilizers are only used in organic farming. That’s not true as any kind of created by living organisms is considered to be organic. But for use in organic farming, the base material the organisms create the fertilizer must be organic and contain no chemicals. One of the most widely used matter in organic fertilizers is manure, but most of the time it’s used in a wrong way in hopes to keep the original content. Here we’re going to write a pretty simple and good way to maximize the nutrition value of manure for your plants. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 25, 2009 at 11:03 am · Filed under Orange / Citrus ·Tagged Agriculture, autumn, best time, centimeters, chests, Citrus, citrus tree, citrus trees, cold winter, diameter, earth, first few years, fruits, garden, holes, leaves, Plant, plastic containers, roots, Soil, soil and water, sun, sunlight, t break, Tree, Water, water basin
The best young citrus tree is the one with 4 or 5 years old roots, and it is well grown, healthy and strong. Only the best young citrus trees must be bought as it’s effect on production is great. The best time to plant these is spring, from the end of March to the start of May as the trees planted early will grow and be more resistant to the cold winter. But if cold isn’t an issue, autumn is just as well. While planting your citrus trees, the roots must not be exposed to the sun or the wind for too long because they are very sensitive, they wither and die very quickly. For this reason the trees are uprooted without clearing the soil from the roots and sold in plastic containers with their roots in soil as well. But if the tree is completely removed from the soil, they should be kept in moist chests or straw and if they aren’t going to be planted very soon, it’s best to temporarily cover their roots with soil and water them, without exposing the trees to direct sunlight. While transporting young citrus trees, pluck all the leaves and never leave the young trees in the water to keep them alive.
They are not to be planted too deep !
Young citrus trees should be planted in holes you’ve prepared earlier, and watered as soon as possible. They are not to be planted too deep, it’s best to plant them too close to the surface then planting them too deep. The grafted zone must be entirely out of the earth. A water basin of around 120 centimeters diameter should be dug around the tree and filled with water, and the soil must be monitored to keep it from being too dry. For the first few years trimming too much should be avoided to let the tree grow strong branches and fruits must be plucked before they grow too much so the branches don’t break under the weight.
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March 24, 2009 at 8:00 am · Filed under Orange / Citrus ·Tagged Agriculture, centimeters, citrus production, citrus roots, citrus trees, earth, extreme care, Fruit, Groundwater, irrigation systems, Loam, Plant, Soil, swallow, Water
Citrus family likes loose, fertile, middle depth and acidic soil. Citrus roots are close to the surface, they only grow about 60 to 65 centimeters of depth in earth. It is possible to grow Citrus trees in swallow soil if the fertilizing and watering is done with extreme care.
If the soil contains too much clay for water to flow easily, the need for irrigation and fertilizing is much greater. The top of the soil should be loose and easy to work on ( loam is perfect for this ) while the bottom should have enough clay to hold the water. Places where the groundwater is less than 1 metre below the surface is ideal for Citrus production.
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March 21, 2009 at 9:33 am · Filed under roses ·Tagged Flower, flowers, garden, Greenhouse, hot water, Moisture, moisture proof, Plant, proof boxes, rose, roses, stems, storage, Temperature, warm water, Water
The harvested flowers should be put in warm water and kept in 4-5 degrees of temperature. If the roses must be kept for around two weeks, they can be kept in -1 to 1 degrees, but these roses shouldn’t be put in water, instead they should be kept in air and moisture proof boxes. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 19, 2009 at 10:18 pm · Filed under Greenhouse, roses ·Tagged decare, Flower, flowers, garden, Greenhouse, Plant, plant roses, rose, Soil, tonnes, type of soil, Water, Watering can
It’s important to be careful with watering of roses, as soon as they are planted. While the timing and amount of watering depends on factors such as the environment, the type of soil, the state of the plant; roses need more water in summer and while new shoots are growing. And the watering needs are low after trimming, collecting flowers and in winter.
It can be said that a decare of greenhouse needs 2000-2500 tonnes of water each year.
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March 19, 2009 at 6:48 pm · Filed under roses ·Tagged Flower, flowers and leaves, garden, Greenhouse, humidity, Plant, proper moisture, rose, roses, Temperature, ventilation, Water
Depending on the temperature inside the greenhouse, the moisture should be kept in line for the best results. For example, if the temperature is 24 degrees, %60 humidity is suitable. While too much moisture causes more illness in the greenhouse, too little of it can also be detrimental for the growth. The plant loses too much water, the growth stops and the shoots become shorter. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 10, 2009 at 3:02 pm · Filed under Drip irrigation ·Tagged Agriculture, Business, compost, decontamination, Drip irrigation, drippers, Groundwater, irrigation systems, little flow, little water, outflow, Plant, surface flow, time of the day, usage of water, vaporization, Water, water applications, water loss, Water resources, water savings, water transactions, wind speed, workmanship
- Provides watering opportunities during any time of the day without being dependent upon wind speed.
- Facilitates farming by utilizing modest water applications without running the risk of plant stress.
- Energy dependency is reduced significantly since watering can be done via a low pressure area.
- Increases efficiency and quality of productfrom 20-90%.
- Product ripens 2-3 week earlier. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 28, 2009 at 7:35 pm · Filed under Drip irrigation ·Tagged Agriculture, application efficiency, automated system, Business, Drip irrigation, drippers, evaporation, Fertilizer, Fertilizers, high water, irrigation method, labour cost, moisture level, nozzle, pipes, Plant, plant growth, plant rows, root zone, Soil, Water, water application, Water content
The main premise of the drip irrigation method is being able to water plants using a small amount of water delivered through pressurized pipes and drippers without creating problems that might otherwise arise from lack of moisture in the root zone.
One of the most important aspects of this method is that the watered zone is only along the plant line, leaving the rest of the field dry, thus using the least amount of water possible.
The advantages of the drip irrigation method are as follows:
- When water resources are scarce and costly, a much larger highly-targeted zone can be watered rather than covering the whole field with water.
- Because the watered zone is shadowed by the plant itself, evaporation is minimal and the consumption is lowered.
- The required moisture level in the root zone is maintained and the plant gets its water from the soil without using much energy. This is an important advantage that facilitates effective growth.
- Fertilizers can be used via the dripping system (where and when they are required), reducing the volume needed.
- The land between the plant rows remain dry and unwanted plant growth is prevented.
- The surface of the soil is dry which enables processing, medication, harvest and transfer work to be executed more easily and with minimal effort.
- Foliage remains dry, thus reducing the risk of disease.
- Moisture is spread through the root zone, contributing to properly aired soil.
- The output of each nozzle can be controlled with great efficiency, high water application efficiency and lower labour cost due to the automated system
Along with these advantages, there are some drawbacks that may restrict the usage of this method:
- The largest problem is that the drippers get clogged. To prevent this, water must be very well-filtered and chemicals must be used to clean out the system.
- Because the surface isn’t watered with the drip irrigation method, there is certain degree of salting. The salt is washed away if the zone receives more than 300mm yearly. If this isn’t the case with the location of the field, supportive surface watering methods must be employed.
- The initial cost of drip irrigation systems are very high, but if the plant grown has a large economical value, the ability to water a larger field will still make drip irrigation a viable option.
Overall, drip irrigation can be a very effective method for:
- Areas where a water source is limited
- The plant grown is sensitive to soil moisture
- Vegetable and fruit farms
- Growth of decorative plants
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