Irrigate potatoes effectively with drip irrigation
To utilize scarce water in an efficient way is a priority for every potato grower. The challenge? To distribute water in a durable way and at the same time achieve the best yield from the crop. Dry seasons do not make that any easier. With a drip irrigation system to irrigate your potatoes a successful harvest is within reach. Bevo tells you what you need to know.
Benefits of drip irrigation
With drip irrigation water is taken to the potato plant through a system of pipes, drippers and hoses.
This precision irrigation system:
• Drips the water immediately in the root zone. This eliminates waste.
• Ensures that the leaves and the soil remain dry. Weeds and fungi are things of the past.
• Can be managed automatically and from a distance. Irrigation of the potatoes is less time consuming.
Benefits of drip irrigation
Drip irrigation to water the potatoes
Just as much as the baker depends on the optimal ratio in his ingredients and a perfectly set oven to yield the best tasting bread, the growers depend on irrigation in the correct amounts to get the best out of a potato crop.
The most suitable match for irrigation of potatoes is drip irrigation.
We will highlight two varieties:
- uniform irrigation with drip tape
- underground irrigation
Uniform irrigation with drip tape
Underground irrigation