Greenhouse Irrigation Systems

Using a series of overhead hoses and smaller distribution tubes with emitters or spray stakes at each end, water drips or is sprayed into individual containers. Watering is timed and well-regulated, making a drip system ideal for conserving water. These systems can be expanded as needed, feature low energy costs and can be customized to suit greenhouses, plant containers, raised beds, shrubs, hanging baskets, and more. Typically, this type of system is geared toward containerized greenhouse floriculture crops.

Surface Drip Irrigation is where water is applied and distributed over the soil surface by gravity. It is one of the oldest and most reliable irrigation methods used in agriculture. This method uses up to 25% less water than flooding irrigation, making it an efficient alternative to flooding your crops. Surface irrigation is best suited to flat land slopes and medium to fine textured soil types making it ideal for perennial trees and vines.

Subsurface Drip Irrigation is the uniform application of small quantities of water at frequent intervals below the soil surface. This is the most efficient irrigation method, reducing water usage by up to 40%. This style of drip irrigation is ideal for plants that require more soil moisture for production. These systems are also easily adaptable to uneven or irregular sized fields and hard to irrigate areas. Plants such as corn, cotton, tomatoes, and even lawn grass can benefit from this type of irrigation.

Misting Irrigation is when very fine mist is emitted from overhead sprinklers, distributing needed moisture ideal for plant propagation and seed germination. Misting systems carry the benefit of fending off plant diseases, minimizing plant stress, and increasing growth rates. They also help establish the ideal greenhouse environment, keeping it cool, moist, humid, and consistent at all times. Misting irrigation systems have a number of suitable small- to large-scale applications.

Overhead Spinner Sprinklers are mainly used for crops that tolerate wet foliage, overhead sprinklers employ pipes placed above the plants and fitted with nozzles that can be adjusted to varying spray ranges. These often use automatic controls, which offer time savings to the gardener who can tend to other tasks, but the system should be checked often to ensure it is working properly. Overhead sprinkler systems work well for watering small transplanted plants until they are ready to be placed in a garden or flower bed.