Irrigation

Latest Irrigation Articles

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  Plant Health

  Exploring Root Zone Moisture Dynamics

  The root system is the powerhouse of the plant, responsible for absorbing water and nutrients. It must not only maintain its own growth and development, but also provide...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Plant Growth

  Four Methods for Harvesting Rainwater

  You cannot turn on the news today without hearing story after story of either floods or droughts inflicting untold hardship on millions of the world’s poorest...

  By: Karen Lloyd | Freelance Writer, Digital Marketing Expert

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  Plant Growth

  Reducing Mineral Accumulation in Drip Irrigation Systems

  Drip irrigation systems deliver optimum water and nutrient levels directly into the plant’s root zone through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters...

  By: Karen Lloyd | Freelance Writer, Digital Marketing Expert

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  Industry News

  The Evolution of Water Technology in the CEA Space

  The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) space has grown leaps and bounds. New technology has pushed the CEA industry forward in new and unexpected ways. Whether it...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Plant Growth

  Water Hazards: The Downside of Over or Under Watering

  “Water is the driving force of all nature”-Leonardo da VinciDid You Know?Two-thirds of the Earth is covered in water and of that, 97 per cent is saline based...

  By: Alan Ray

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  Plant Growth

  Water and Nutrient Uptake in Plants

  Plant growth is dependent on two vital processes: the uptake and movement of water and nutrients from roots to shoots and the manufacture of sugars via photosynthesis in...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Plant Growth

  Electrical Conductivity and Monitoring Plant Nutrition

  Electrical conductivity test (EC) is a quick and inexpensive way to determine the salt concentration of a solution. For growers, it provides a reliable method of...

  By: Bill DeBoer

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  Plant Health

  The Downlow on Dissolved Oxygen

  Dissolved oxygen has become a buzz word in the hydroponics industry. Many growers understand that dissolved oxygen is important, but do not really understand what it is...

  By: Eric Hopper | Writer, Consultant, Product Tester

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  Plant Growth

  10 Watering Rules of Thumb for Every Grower

  1. Young Root Tips Need HumidityHerbaceous root systems require near 100 per cent humidity, ideally, at all times, otherwise the root tips die back. The root tip is the...

  By: Geary Coogler | Agricultural Engineer

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  Plant Health

  Troubleshooting in the Garden: The Next Best Thing

  Problem: Your soil is devoid of life. Bacteria and fungi are depleted. You can't afford to bolster the soil with costly fungi inoculants or bacteria concoctions for...

  By: Russ Landry | President

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  Plant Growth

  Water Quality Issues and How to Deal with Them

  ‘Water worries’ don’t always get much consideration from new growers as they enthusiastically set up their first hydroponic system. After all, water...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Plant Growth

  10 Best Indoor Garden Watering Practices

  There's no one-size-fits-all approach to watering—the amount and frequency of watering depends on the size of the pots and plants, as well as the amount of...

  By: Karen Wilkinson