Both farmers and fruit growers, as well as amateur gardeners, can choose from various technologies that enable effective watering of plants. But how do you choose the method that is best suited to their specifics? Which in a given case will be a better choice - sprinklers or drip line ? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each garden irrigation system? We write about this in the new guide.
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Efficient large-area irrigation with a sprinkler
Traditional sprinklers are perfect as a system for watering large cultivated areas. The sprinkler can be used, among others, in the cultivation of grains and vegetables, as well as on pastures. Devices of this type are also used in non-professional applications - they can supply water to plants in the garden and places such as lawns or ornamental shrubs. They can also be used, for example, for hedges. Thanks to their design, they allow for even distribution of water, necessary for the plants to grow quickly.
At Onninen you can find complete equipment for irrigation using the sprinkler method – e.g. the RainBird 5004-Plus-FC Y45010 rotary sprinkler . The model distributes water in a full circle with a radius of 10.2 to 15.2 meters (with the standard nozzle) or 7.6 to 11.0 meters (with the small angle nozzle). Thanks to the use of rain curtain technology, this garden sprinkler provides excellent and even coverage of the entire area.
Test micro sprinklers in your garden!
Micro sprinklers can also be a good solution for watering plants. These are well suited for use in smaller gardens, as well as in greenhouses and tunnels. In professional crops, this type of sprinkler ensures effective watering of plants in smaller cultivated areas - e.g. strawberry plantations or nurseries. Their work consists in distributing water in the form of small droplets. For this reason, they are often an element of irrigation systems for delicate plants that require water delivered with great precision.
Micro-sprinklers have many advantages, the most important of which are: low operating pressure, even water distribution and the aforementioned possibility of precise irrigation and adjustment of system parameters to the needs of specific plants. Thanks to them, it is also possible to use the fertigation technique, which involves supplying water and fertilizers at the same time.
Efficient irrigation to the root system with a drip line
An alternative to sprinklers in the garden or professional cultivation can be drip irrigation systems. Drip lines are an advanced solution that allows water to be delivered directly to the roots of plants through a system of small holes or drippers placed along the pipes. Drip irrigation allows for gradual and even pouring of water, minimizing losses and effective management of crop parameters.
Drip lines are especially effective in vegetable and fruit crops and in greenhouses. They are also an ideal solution for areas with uneven plant distribution, where conventional methods of irrigating crops far from a water source could be less effective.
At Onninen you will find drip lines that provide reliable and efficient irrigation without the need for fine pre-filtering. This group includes, among others , the RainBird X48201 underground drip line with pressure compensation with an emitter equipped with a moving membrane that continuously flushes itself during the irrigation cycle.
Why choose a pressure-compensated drip line?
Watering systems of various types can be used to irrigate the garden . Depending on factors such as the size of the crop, the specificity of the plants or the type of soil, the investor can choose a system with or without pressure compensation. The former are equipped with an emitter to compensate for pressure changes in the system. Thanks to this, they supply water with equal intensity regardless of changes in the height of the terrain, the length of the line or the size of the cultivation area. They will work well in areas with varied relief. In the case of standard installations, the grower would have to reckon with significant problems in watering the plants.
Drip lines without compensation allow for garden irrigation at constant pressure. In difficult terrain conditions, this may make it difficult to effectively supply water to plants. They can be installed without any problems on plantations located in areas with uniform terrain.
Regardless of the presence of compensation, drip lines offer investors many advantages. One of the most important is minimizing water losses by delivering it directly to the root area of the plants. Watering with this method is also very convenient. Thanks to the automation of the entire process, it also allows for a reduction in time and energy. Drip-irrigated plantations are also characterized by a lower risk of fungal diseases and other problems related to excessive wetting of leaves and soil. Since they supply water to the substrate, they can be used for plants growing under covers, limiting evaporation from leaves.
Both sprinklers and drip lines are technologically advanced solutions that make it much easier to irrigate lawns, pastures, fields, or vegetable, fruit, and nursery plantations. They can be successfully used in agriculture or horticulture, as well as in home gardens. Both technologies, when used skillfully, can significantly contribute to increasing yields and reducing production costs.