Greenhouse & Nursery Irrigation

Greenhouse Irrigation Area nurseries use 4 basic types of greenhouse irrigation systems Solid-set Sprinklers Overhead Spray Emitters Mist Systems Boom Spray

Greenhouse Irrigation Solid-set Sprinklers Used for large volumes of water Suitable for established plants that can tolerate overhead watering with large droplets

Greenhouse Irrigation Solid-set Sprinklers Primarily used for containerized plants 4” and larger Plants with large leaves or canopies can block water

Greenhouse Irrigation Micro spray Emitters Great for sensitive plants Allows for precise watering

Greenhouse Irrigation Micro spray Emitters Efficient & accurate Reduces waste Minimizes weed germination

Greenhouse Irrigation Mist Systems Used mostly for cutting & seed propagation High humidity Frequent, short watering

Greenhouse Irrigation Boom Spray Systems Large volumes of gentle spray Precise delivery Often used on cuttings and annual production

Greenhouse Irrigation Boom Spray Sprinklers

Greenhouse Irrigation Controllers Allow growers to schedule irrigation New technology ties controllers to computers and smartphones

Greenhouse & Nursery Irrigation Most groundwater needs amending before being used for irrigation Sand filters take out salts and other particulates Fertilizer injectors allow for even dosing with irrigation

Nursery Irrigation Most is done by overhead impact sprinklers Some microspray is used on sensitive plants or large-canopied trees

Nursery Irrigation

Nursery Irrigation Large holding ponds are created to reduce the demand on groundwater

Nursery & Greenhouse Irrigation Many similarities in equipment exist However, both are managed quite differently based on the needs of the plants & industry