How to Use Drip Irrigation Equipment

Today, I'm here to introduce the methods of using drip irrigation equipment, hoping it will be helpful to all and provide some common ground for those looking to learn. Let's follow along with me for a brief understanding.

1. Water Pressure Adjustment: Adjust the water pressure to 0.03-0.05 MPa. Excessive pressure can cause the hose to burst. When there is no pressure gauge, you can judge from the operation of the dripping hose. If the hose is nearly circular and the water sound is low, it can be considered appropriate. If the hose is too tight and the water sound is loud, it indicates excessive pressure and should be adjusted.

2. Fertilization Technique: When fertilizing with a drip irrigation system, you can purchase a dedicated fertilization device or make one yourself. Connect the outlet pipe to the branch of the drip tube, continuously add dissolved fertilizer into the fertilization device, or force the fertilizer into the branch using a micro-pump or sprayer. Fertilization is typically conducted 30 minutes before irrigation ends, and the holes for introducing fertilizer should be sealed when not in use.

3. Irrigation Water Management: The amount of irrigation water should be determined based on the different growth stages of the crops and weather conditions. Generally, around 1 cubic meter per hectare per irrigation is sufficient. During the seedling stage, less water should be used, while more should be applied during the vigorous growth stage, and even more during hot and dry periods. When flow meters are not available, the duration of water supply through hoses can be calculated, or soil moisture levels can be used as a guide. Although the duration of each irrigation is influenced by factors such as water pressure, hose diameter, number of hoses, drip hole size and density, and flow rate, it is generally more scientific to supply water based on the crop's optimal irrigation needs, as measured by a soil moisture gauge. In practical production, vegetables using drip irrigation often grow faster than those using traditional irrigation methods, so appropriate control is necessary to avoid affecting yields.

That concludes today's knowledge on drip irrigation equipment. Your trust is our eternal driving force, and your satisfaction is our achievement. Let's join hands to move forward for a brighter tomorrow and create brilliance together!