Tüm Yazılar
What is a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System?
Subsurface drip irrigation is an innovative irrigation method designed for the efficient use of water and nutrient resources in modern agriculture. This system delivers water and nutrients directly to the root zone of plants, minimizing water waste and optimizing plant growth. Thanks to irrigation pipes placed underground, water evaporation loss is prevented, and it is ensured that the water reaches the plant roots directly without reaching the soil surface. This method offers a great advantage in terms of sustainable use of water resources and at the same time ensures that plants receive the water and nutrients they need in the most efficient way. Especially in regions where water resources are limited and in agricultural production areas where water conservation is important, the subsurface drip irrigation system is widely preferred. This system plays an important role in the future of modern agriculture by offering both environmental and economic benefits.
Advantages of Subsurface Drip Irrigation
- Water and Energy Savings: Minimizes water loss and prevents evaporation, ensuring efficient use of water resources by reducing energy consumption.
- Increase in Productivity: Delivers water and nutrients directly to the roots of the plants, thus increasing the homogeneous development of plants and productivity.
- Low Labor and Maintenance Costs: Requires little labor after installation and is long-lasting, eliminating the need to lay pipes at the beginning of the season and collect them at the end of the season.
- Weed Control: Since it only irrigates the target plant, it prevents the development of weeds, which creates a healthier plant growing environment.
- Environmental Benefits: Efficient use of water resources and reduced chemical needs are environmentally friendly, prevent soil erosion, and protect ecological balance.
- Economic Gain: Amortizes installation costs in a short period of 4-6 years, providing medium and long-term profitability, and also reduces costs by decreasing machine use in the field.
- Various Application Areas: It is an effective irrigation method in field crops, orchards, and landscape areas and can be used at appropriate depths for various plant types and soil.
How to Install a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System?
The installation of a subsurface drip irrigation system generally includes the following steps:
- Soil preparation and planning: An irrigation plan is prepared considering the topography of the area to be irrigated, plant type, and soil characteristics. It is important to excavate and organize the area where the pipes will pass.
- Pipe and Equipment Selection: Drip irrigation pipes made of durable, water-resistant, and UV-resistant materials are selected. In addition, other equipment such as main pipes, manifolds, filters, and pressure regulators are also selected.
- Main Pipe and Manifold Installation: The main pipes and manifolds of the irrigation area are laid. While the main pipes carry water from the water source, manifolds direct the water to different shut-off valves.
- Filter and pressure regulator installation: Filters and pressure regulators are installed in the main pipes. Filters clean the water, while pressure regulators adjust the water pressure, thereby ensuring the efficient operation of the system.
- Laying underground pipes: Drip irrigation pipes are laid underground at a depth close to the root zones of the plants. The distance between the pipes is adjusted according to the type of installation and uniform distribution is ensured.
- Drippers and Safety Features: Drippers are placed in the pipes at certain intervals and are equipped with safety elements to prevent root clogging. This ensures one-way flow of water and prevents toxic chemicals from harming the plants.
- Testing and Parameters: After the system is assembled, it is tested by providing water to the system. Check the pressure, water flow, and correct operation of the drip irrigation line. Necessary adjustments are made, and the system is ready for operation.
- Operation and Maintenance: Regular maintenance should be carried out after installation is complete. Pipes and filters should be cleaned regularly, and repair and renewal work should be carried out when necessary.
Application Areas of Subsurface Drip Irrigation System
The subsurface drip irrigation system is used as an effective irrigation method in various agricultural and green area applications. The main application areas of these systems are:
- Field crops
- Orchards
- Vegetable cultivation
- Flower gardens and parks
- Annual Plants
- Greenhouse cultivation
- Garden irrigation and medians
When used in various areas, the subsurface drip irrigation system supports environmental sustainability by saving water and energy.
Installation Distances and Depths According to Crop
Depending on the plant, the installation distances and depths of the subsurface drip irrigation system should be adjusted according to the plant's root structure, water needs, and growth characteristics. Recommended installation distances and depths for some plants are:
- Fibrous root plants:
For grains like wheat and barley, it is ideal to place the drip line at a depth of 30-40 cm and a distance of 20-30 cm.
- Vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and beans:
In these plants whose roots are close to the surface, it is recommended to place the drip line at a depth of approximately 20-30 cm and a distance of 20-25 cm.
- Plants such as Corn, Alfalfa, Watermelon, Pumpkin:
For deep-rooted plants, it may be appropriate to place the drip line at a depth of 30-40 cm and a distance of 30-40 cm.
Since the irrigation requirements and root structure of each plant are different, installation distances and depths should be determined according to the plant species. In this way, plants can be irrigated and grown in the most efficient way.
Smart Solutions in Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems with Esular
As Esular, our advanced technology solutions developed for agricultural enterprises allow users to easily manage irrigation programs from anywhere with mobile application integration. While these digital systems offer significant cost advantages to farmers by maximizing water and energy savings, it is possible to monitor the system's operation instantly and intervene when necessary with the remote access function.
Our technology-driven approach optimizes water use by digitizing the irrigation management of agricultural enterprises and maximizes the nutritional needs of plants. This allows for healthier and more efficient agricultural products. In addition, we contribute to the sustainable management of water resources with our environmentally friendly designs.
At Esular, we offer digital solutions tailored to the specific needs of each customer. We constantly develop innovative solutions to increase agricultural productivity and support sustainable agricultural practices. For more information, call or visit us and we can help you find the most suitable digital irrigation solutions.
Yorumlar