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. Bosta 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.
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