Drip tape irrigation

Drip emitter tubing provides 90% watering efficiency, right at the root zone. Protects the emitter from root intrusion, creating a long-lasting, low maintenance sub-surface drip irrigation system for use in organic gardens or shrub and groundcover areas. 

Avoiding water-waste.

Reducing run-off and leaching.

Reducing evaporation enabling reuse of wastewater.

Drip tape installation is flexible, suitable for both above and below-ground applications. Tailored for vegetable gardens, narrow vegetation rows, and crops in parallel alignment, drip tape layout is effortlessly managed.

To optimize seed germination using drip tape, considerations such as soil type, outlet spacing, and lateral tape depth must be assessed. Close proximity of drip tape to the surface and proper outlet spacing are crucial for uniform seed germination. For instance, successful germination of onion seeds in silt loam soil was achieved with drip tape positioned 4 to 5 inches deep, while a 12-inch spacing led to uneven germination.

Precision in water application is key for a drip tape system. Overwatering can undermine the system's advantages, causing excessive soil moisture, promoting disease, weed growth, and nitrate leaching.

Drip irrigation involves pumping water from ground or surface sources, filtering, enriching with nutrients or water treatment chemicals, and delivering directly to crop root zones through a network of pipelines. Micro-irrigation, commonly employed for fruits, nuts, and vegetables, has also proven successful for field crops like alfalfa, corn, and soybeans