Droplet irrigation systems for greenhouses with their own hands

Lately gardening has become popular. People grow different vegetables and fruits at home, because they consider it safer than buying products of questionable quality in a store or on the market. The presence in many GMO products raises anxiety in the hearts of consumers. Many begin to engage in gardening in earnest, install greenhouses, and in this regard, the need for such things as drip irrigation systems for greenhouses has grown.

Why do we need greenhouses?

Greenhouses are a prerequisite for the proper cultivation of most plants, seedlings and flowers. Most often, these structures are used in the cold season, when it is necessary to protect the plant from such external influences as wind, rain, snow or frost. An important element of care for the greenhouse is the correct watering. On how this process will be adjusted, the success of cultivation of this or that culture depends. In addition to watering, it is very important to monitor the proper fertilization of the land in the greenhouse. These two most important tasks will help you to perform a specially designed irrigation system.

Importance of watering and fertilizing

Why is irrigation and fertilizer so important? Each plant requires a special approach to the irrigation process. One needs more moisture, the other from its surplus quickly dies. The roots of some plants develop well in moist soil, while in others they start to rot and get sick from a lot of water. The same applies to fertilizer. Too much fertilizer can ruin the culture faster than a lack of recharge. What does each plant need and what is it important for it to provide?

1. Free air access to the root system.
2. Free circulation of air and water at the roots without conflict.
3. The presence of water and air, which enable the plant to quickly and properly develop.

What to do, and how to achieve all this? To help gardeners comes a system of drip irrigation for the greenhouse.

Advantages of drip irrigation

The developed modified devices greatly facilitate the life of truck farmers. Drip irrigation systems for greenhouses have so many advantages that no one doubts the need for their application. So, when using these systems, we get the following result:

• Increases the yield of plants that are grown in a greenhouse;
• Water is evenly distributed in the soil exactly where it is needed most;
• Automatic irrigation control;
• Adding fertilizer to the tank with water, you facilitate the process of replenishing the earth;
• The ability to regulate the process of fertilization and make it in a well-planned time;
• The quality of plants and their appearance does not deteriorate from the ingress of liquid onto the leaves;
• Drip irrigation systems for greenhouses organize watering so that the ground at the roots is not washed away, and this often occurs with direct watering;
• You can water a large area at the same time, without spending any extra effort or time;
• Easy installation and maintenance at a low cost.

Drip irrigation systems for the greenhouse with their own hands

Some truck farmers who want to use such a plant in their greenhouse want to do it themselves. This, of course, is possible. After all, there is nothing unreal for a man with golden hands. In order to make drip irrigation systems for the greenhouse with your own hands, you need:

• Carefully study all available information concerning this topic;
• Determine the components, calculate the number of parts and components;
• To get everything you need;
• Install and run the system.

Today we'll talk about ready systems, or rather about the kits that modern manufacturers offer and which you can build with your own hands.

Types of systems

The modern market of products offers us a wide range of ready-made devices. Each system of drip irrigation for the greenhouse has its advantages. The most popular became the system "Cycle" and "Water meter". It is about them that will be told in our article. The system of drip irrigation "The Greenhouse Cicle" has another name - "Beetle". Under this name, most gardeners know it. A noteworthy fact is the opportunity to purchase the kit in different versions, however it will be the same system of drip irrigation:

1. Set of "Greenhouse".
2. Set of "hotbed".
3. Set for expansion.

Depending on the size of the greenhouse, you can choose the correct version of the system. This will help save both time, place, and money.

Drip irrigation system: "Cicle Greenhouse" set

First of all, you should understand that drip irrigation helps to achieve the most positive result in a short period of time with a small flow of water and money. When watering is done during the day in small portions, it allows the earth to absorb moisture a little, without oversaturation. The same applies to fertilizer. Introducing it on the planned schedule, you ensure a successful harvest.

System Benefits

The drip irrigation system (the "Cicle Greenhouse" kit) helps not only to reduce water consumption, but also has a beneficial effect on plants. When watering the water does not fall on the leaves, as with the upper watering. This does not allow the land to wash out, and the leaves do not rot. Constant modernization of the systems allows improving the quality of irrigation all the time. For example, several improvements have been developed that significantly improve the quality of the action:

• A new hose with markings, which allows you to constantly monitor the amount of water in the tank;
• A special limiter on the silk does not damage the hose when piercing;
• Special filters clean the water and prevent clogging of the droppers and hose.

Product range

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the full content of what the drip irrigation systems for greenhouses of this manufacturer offer:

• Dropper;
• The tee is small;
• Tee ½ (large);
• Stub;
• Suspension;
• Clamp presser;
• Corner ½ (large);
• crane;
• awl;
• Fine filter;
• ¾ union;
• Choke ½;
• A hose of the main line;
• Supply hose;
• The tube-level is transparent.

As you can see, the kit provides everything a person needs to ensure proper watering. In the instructions to the system, you can learn in detail how assembly and installation of all parts should be done. Depending on which set you purchased, the number of details also depends. The greenhouse set, accordingly, has fewer components than the greenhouse option.

Installation process

By purchasing everything you need to install the system, you can safely proceed with assembly and installation. You need to do this step-by-step, carefully thinking through the details. We recommend you follow our advice, and as a result you will get a quality system and correct watering:

• Having bought the details for the system, carefully study them for integrity and check whether everything is in stock;

• Draw a greenhouse plan and how you want to install the system, for this measure all sides, rows, gaps;
• Think over what source of water you will use for irrigation, choose the capacity to which the water hose will be connected (if you have a pump, you can use the nearest pond for pumping water);
• Drawing a plan, you can calculate how much piping you need for your system (for this purpose the standard cold water pipe with a diameter of 32 millimeters is best suited);
• Be sure to install a filter that must be between the container with water or another source and the pipe itself; Carefully study the filter before installation, it indicates the direction of the water, so for proper use it must be taken into account; In the process of use, always monitor the condition of the filters and clean them regularly;
• Connect the drop pipes to the main pipe using special connectors; To do this, you need to correctly mark the places where you want to attach the handsets; In these places it is necessary to drill holes, the diameter of which corresponds to the details of the set;
• In the main pipe is put a connector with a crane, this is necessary in order to be able to stop watering a row of plants separately from the rest;
• Tubes must pass through each row of plants to ensure uniform irrigation, for this, the required number of droppers (they should be on top) are placed on the tubes;
• A plug is placed on the end of the tube; You can do this with special stubs or using the tape itself, by twisting it into a knot;
• At the end of the main pipe, you also need to install a stub, which can be bought at any specialized store or that is included;
• If the shape of your greenhouse is incorrect, then you can use tees to branch the system in the way you want.

Drip irrigation system for greenhouses "Water meter"

This irrigation system has the same operating principle as the "Cycle" described above, but besides the many components, an automatic sensor with a pump is included. This makes it possible to immediately automate the process of irrigation, without the use of additional equipment. Here it is worth noting that an automatic drip irrigation system for a greenhouse can be installed on any set. This can be done if there is a constant supply of water. Pre-purchase an automatic "controller". After installing the entire system into place and checking its operability, attach the controller directly after the filter. Adjust all the parameters that your plants need, and use the result of your work.

Cost of systems

The price policy in our time is such that in different places the prices for the same product are very different. Nevertheless, in order to orient the users, we have studied different sources and can state the following:

• The average cost of a product, such as a drip irrigation system, - a set of "Cicle 601900121" - fluctuates around 1000 rubles;
• The system "Vodomerka" due to automation costs around 3,500 rubles.

Remember that by purchasing this or that system, you will in any case win. First, you invest money once, and you can use the system for many years. Secondly, having spent money on such a set, you provide your plants with excellent care, and the result will not be long in coming. Recently, technology is not standing still, and every day we get acquainted with the new inventions of mankind. They all help to solve our everyday problems and make it easier for us to work. This is the task of the aforementioned irrigation systems. This is not just another invention, it is a real help to truck farmers in their hard work.

Having studied a lot of feedback from those who bought and installed such systems, we can state that the use of these products brings only positive results. There is not a single negative feedback regarding the operation of the system. Remember also that there are many fakes and substandard goods, so buy only the systems of proven manufacturers.