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Micro-sprinkler irrigation for greenhouse

What is microsprinkler irrigation ?

Micro-sprinkler irrigation is an irrigation system that uses small devices to spray water onto plants in the form of fine droplets.

These micro-sprinklers can be adjusted to provide different watering rates according to the specific needs of each type of plant.

Advantages of micro-sprinkler irrigation

Larger diameter coverage

Thanks to the rotating deflector, called a rotor or dancer, with a lower precipitation rate and larger droplet size.

Uniformity in water distribution

Micro-sprinklers distribute water evenly throughout all areas of the greenhouse, ensuring that all plants receive the same amount of water.

Controlled cooling and humidity

Micro-sprinkler irrigation helps maintain proper temperature inside the greenhouse and controlled humidity, which is especially important in regions with extreme climates.

Greater flexibility

Micro-sprinklers are adjustable, allowing the irrigation system to be adapted to different stages of plant growth.

Installation of sprinklers

Today’s micro-broadcast transmitters are available in a variety of installation combinations:

  • Can be installed directly on PE surface pipe (25 or 35 mm diameter).

  • Or they may be arranged on support rods and microtube.

It is easy to assemble and operate, with no tools required for installation.

All components are interchangeable, allowing the most appropriate design to be used for each need.

Parts of the installation

  • Pumping unit: To supply the appropriate pressure and flow rate to the installation.

  • Filtration: To a greater or lesser degree of filtration thickness will be related to the quality of the water, and the size of the sprinkler nozzle.

  • Fertilization system

  • Pipe network

  • Microaspersors: The range, flow rate and droplet size will determine the choice of one or the other model and the type of installation.

Materials used

Underground installation with PVC or PE and necessary accessories. Depending on the type of installation, the following materials are available:

  • Installation of aerial PE pipes, together with the supporting system, microtubes and microaspersors connection systems (reverse microaspersion).

  • Installation of PE pipes in the ground, support rods, microtubes and microaspersion connection systems.

Irrigate your greenhouse crops with micro-spraying

Novagric performs micro-spraying and diffusion installations ensuring uniform coverage for different types of crops and greenhouse models.

FAQ about greenhouse sprinkler system

Microaspersors are ideal for low volume irrigation in horticulture, fruit growing, flowers, greenhouses, nurseries, frost protection and garden irrigation.

They also allow the application of phytosanitary products on the vegetation cover of crops.

It is widely used in greenhouses, especially in leafy vegetable crops (lettuce, spinach, cabbage).

The main difference with nebulization is that microaspersion projects water in the form of tiny jets onto the plant, rather than delivering it in a mist, and in turn has rotating elements that distribute the water on the surface.

Yes, some farmers choose to combine both systems to maximize the benefits of irrigation on their crops.

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