Precision Irrigation

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Perfect poinsettias for Christmas? Controlling compost moisture can remove the need for chemical growth retardants

Poinsettias, the classic Christmas pot plant, are grown in their thousands in UK nurseries from late July onwards, but growers have to rely on the use of plant growth regulators (PRGs) to ensure that the optimum height and number of bracts is achieved by early December.With protective environmental legislation threatening to reduce the availability and use of such PGR treatments, a project led by ...

Smart Irrigation Month Case Study

The City of Carmel, Ind., has partnered with irrigation professionals to promote efficient water use and green best practices.In June 2008, a coalition of irrigation experts — including six ...

Proper Irrigation of the Garden Using Intelligent Measurement Technology

In addition to the factors of light, temperature and nutrient availability, water is one of the most important prerequisites for healthy plant growth. If a plant lacks water, this not only inhibits growth, but in the worst case even leads to death ...

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Irrigation Research WET Sensor

In just 5 seconds the WET Sensor checks 3 crucial variables that influence plant growth: water content, temperature and pore water conductivity (ECp), the EC of the water that is available to the plant.