All too often gardening demands so much time and energy that the gardener just needs to take a little break from his favorite garden for a day or two. But leaving the lawn unattended during the hot season, dramatically limiting watering of plants, you can not. Micro-drip irrigation system solves the dilemma. It takes care of the “green inhabitants” of the greenhouse while the owner is away, ensuring all the necessary conditions for growing crops.
It’s no secret that natural products are a luxury for city dwellers. But good gardeners always have plenty of fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit, as long as they are cared for properly. For lovers of tomatoes, watermelons, etc., the Rotak 40 is a real gem. An automatic micro-drip system could be the answer. It provides the best possible irrigation for your greenhouse plants without taking up too much of your time and energy.
The advantage of automatic drip irrigation is that it does not require constant attention from the owner. The system works independently after the desired irrigation schedule has been set. Water then flows directly to the plant roots. So their leaves stay dry and won’t get burnt by the sun’s rays. In addition, the soil will always be moist and friable, optimal for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the roots.
Many gardeners create drip irrigation devices from improvised materials. Watering can often be done by taps and hoses lifted off the ground or by letting the lawn be tilted backwards for watering. This method is economical, but at the same time there is a number of difficulties: you have to fill the tank yourself, and the water in it is not always the right temperature.
For more comfort and less energy consumption it is the ready-made GARDENA Universal Set for automatic micro-drip irrigation. It is used for damping soil in greenhouses of up to 24 sq.m. The system consists of thin plastic tubes with drip heads 40 per 40 plants , for filtering the water, a special master unit is installed at the inlet.
The drip heads are used for individual plants, such as tomatoes and cucumbers. And all components are easy to connect and disconnect thanks to the patented “Quick & Easy” technology.
For easy operation the system can be optionally equipped with a GARDENA timer. It is connected to the water mains or a pump and is fully automatic. This allows the owner to set the desired watering frequency and watering intensity. So timely and metered irrigation becomes available to every dacha owner.
Approximate cost:
GARDENA Set Basic for Greenhouses – 2,290 Dollars.
GARDENA timers – from 1999 roubles. Up to 6 699 Dollars.
I am curious to know the most effective way to set up a proper watering system in a greenhouse. What methods or techniques would work well to ensure plants receive the right amount of water?