The Benefits Of Using Pulse Irrigation

By Teri Farley


Pulse irrigation uses pressurized water that is supplied continuously, but has a pulsating output. Very small amounts of effluent is applied, using a low rate system. According to research, once the soil moisture level increases, lower effluent levels do not lead to loss of nutrients. The discharged liquid can be used to manage the amount of moisture available for the plants.

There are two cross-sectional orifices involved in a pulsing device: an inlet one (small) and an outlet one (larger). A valve also exists, which can open or close automatically when pressure levels change. The liquid is deposited in a reservoir. Just as the valves closes, the recipient can become full and this can lead to an opening.

Effluent must be applied in a way the will permit the nutrients in the soil to stay in the root zone, for feeding the plants. Instead of leaking into the ground, the liquid feeds the cultures. In many cases, the soil moisture deficit decreases. The old way of irrigation that involves traveling along the required areas should not be combined with the automated one, as it can cause loss of nutrients in the root zone.

Pulse irrigation can be used continuously even until the moisture level for the soil is near the field capacity. Effluent can be managed when soil humidity is at high levels, but also when the area is dry and cracked, as this will keep nutrients where they are needed. Experts recommend that the cycle should have twenty minutes of watering, followed by forty minutes of of pause.

In a period of three hours, three irrigation cycles should occur, if the twenty minute schedule is followed.In every hour, you should cover four millimeters. Many individual use the method due to its cost saving benefit. Cultures could be irrigated non stop without human intervention. In the modern economy, spending less can be crucial and this may be achieved with pulse application. Plants can be fed in an efficient way. The priciest operations in agriculture are usually watering and fertilization.

The entire cost of farming cab become lower if just one of the two components is cheaper. Pulse irrigation is not a classical mean and it is highly adaptive to a plant needs for nutrients. One of the reliable watering schedules could be ten or fifteen minutes each hour, for six or twelve hours daily.

The equipment needed for a correct operation can include an irrigation controller, solenoid valves at every required location and underground wires that could connect the two devices. Researchers have measured soil moisture levels before and after using the method for testing purposes. Cultures of tomatoes, blueberries and blackberries have been used for the studies.

Pulse irrigation is a new trend in watering crops and it can decrease agriculture costs. The automatic functioning ensures a spraying of water in cycles, which is meant for fitting the natural requirements of a plant. A great improvement could be seen for farms when the concept is used. Cultures can be optimized for maximizing production levels.




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