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Drip irrigation: precision and efficiency in fruit growing
Drip irrigation has established itself as one of the most efficient methods in fruit growing. Here are the most important advantages:
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Water-saving: Targeted delivery directly to the roots
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Nutrient-efficient: Ideal for the use of fertigation (more on this later)
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Adaptable: Can be used in different types of terrain
- Labor-saving: Easy to install and simple to automate
Installation of a drip irrigation system:
- Feed at the front of the system with shut-off valve, filter and pressure regulation
- Distribution lines along the rows of trees with sufficiently dimensioned PE pipe
- Drip pipes with integrated or attached drippers, attached to the lower tension wire or fixed to the ground with ground hooks
- Ball valves for manually adjusting the amount of water per row
- Emptying the lower ends of the drip pipes after the season to prevent frost damage
How much drip tube is needed and how much water is required?
Drip tube material requirement: Total row length of the plant (average row length x number of rows)
Example calculation: For a plant spacing of 3.0 m x 2.5 m, approx. 100 m of head pipe and approx. 4,000 m of drip pipe are required
Water requirement: Number of drip points x water application (liters per hour / dripper). With 4,000 m of drip pipe with a drip distance of 33 cm and 2 liters per hour per dripper, this results in a water requirement of 24 m³ / ha / hour.
Fertigation: double benefit from water and nutrients
Fertigation combines irrigation and fertilization in one system. Advantages:
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Precise nutrient supply
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Reduced leaching
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Labor saving
- Improved nutrient uptake
For successful fertigation you need
- A suitable drip irrigation system
- Fertilizer injectors or metering pumps
- Water-soluble fertilizers or liquid fertilizers
Frost protection irrigation: protection for your flowers
Frost protection sprinkling is a proven method of protecting fruit trees from late frosts:
- Functional principle: Freezing water releases heat
- Application period: Critical spring frosts during flowering
- Challenges: High water requirement, precise timing required
Important aspects when planning a frost protection system:
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Water availability (20,000-50,000 l/ha per hour)
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Even water distribution
- Automated control for timely start
Comparison and possible combinations
Modern fruit farms often combine drip irrigation with frost protection irrigation:
- Drip irrigation with fertigation for daily water supply and fertilization
- Frost protection irrigation as “insurance” against spring frosts
Economic aspects
Investments in modern irrigation systems pay off:
- Yield increase through optimal water and nutrient supply
- Improved fruit quality
- Protection against frost damage secures the harvest
- Labor savings through automation
Start your irrigation project in fruit growing with DVS Beregnung now!
A well thought-out irrigation strategy is essential for successful fruit growing today. It helps you to use resources efficiently, increase your yields and at the same time be prepared for extreme weather conditions.
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