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Irrigation Pointers for Raised Beds in High Tunnels
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Raised Beds
Warm quicker
Better Drained
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Why Manage Irrigation?
Maximize return on investment High tunnel structure Transplants/seed Irrigation equipment
Minimize crop loss Biotic disease Abiotic disease
Improve crop quality Firmness Flavor
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Types of Irrigation
Overhead
Surface
Micro-Irrigation
Subsurface
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Micro-Irrigation
Point Source
Micro-Sprinklers etc.
Line Source
T-Tape etc.
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Role of water in plants
Cell processes
Cooling
Carry nutrients
Turgor pressure
Photosynthesis
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Advantages of Drip
Improved crop yield and quality Better management of applied crop protection materials Crop protection savings due to reduced run-off Fertilizer can be delivered directly to the plant’s root
zone Water savings Less evaporation Uniform watering Energy savings Decreased disease and weed pressure
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Disadvantages
High management requirement. A delay in operation decision may result in irreversible damage to crop.
May be easily damaged by rodents, insects and workers.
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Soil type wetting patterns
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Monitor soil moisture
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Factors that influence soil moisture
Sun
Wind
Rain
Temp
Relative humidity
Crop removal
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Soil Moisture Techniques
The "Feel Method"
Neutron Probe
Electrical Resistance
Soil Tension
New Technology
Plant Indicators
Computerized Irrigation Scheduling
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Feel
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Water quality
pH
Hardness
Iron
Suspended materials
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Success
Determine number of lines per bed and spacing and flow rate
Zone as appropriate
Fertigate in timely fashion with correct materials
Know your water quality
Automation?????
Mechanical monitoring of soil moisture levels