Pressure Regulation for Indoor Growing Applications
System pressure for indoor irrigation applications is often either overthought or undervalued. When designing irrigation systems knowing the available flow and pressure is critical. One of the most common grower responses we get when asked these questions is, “I have 80 PSI. We have tons of water.” Although this may be true, and pressure directly […]
Benefits of Monitoring and Control
At this point in time, water has greater value to growers than any other time in history. Throughout California, groundwater and water storage are closely monitored and have a high dollar value on them.
5 Steps To Improve Clay Soil
Growers often complain about steps to improve clay soil and soil with proper management can provide a good foundation for the healthy growth of plants. Clay’s unique properties allow it to hold more nutrients and water than other soil types, so it needs less irrigation and less water. In addition, clay soil particles have a […]
2 Rules When Hiring A Contractor For Your Ag Project
Hiring certified companies and licensed contractors for installs needs to be on every grower’s list of required credentials for irrigation dealers.
Irrigation Water Treatment and Reuse
With the increasing water struggles facing growers these days, it is no wonder we see a rise in the demand for water reclamation, treatment, and reuse.
4 Smart Strategies For Irrigation Dealer Inventory Management
Inventory management for irrigation dealers is critical for dealer success.
Sprinkler Irrigation in the Salinas Valley
The Salinas Valley is known as the salad bowl of the world and covers an area of San Ardo to the Monterey Coast. It is arguably the best growing region in California.
Growing In Substrate Offers Unique Opportunities & Challenges
Substrate growing is a term you hear a lot these days, but what does growing in substrate actually mean? Your science book would describe substrate as the surface or material from which an organism lives, grows or obtains nourishment.
The Ultimate Guide: Reading Irrigation Pump Curves
In a discussion about any irrigation system, it is common to hear terms such as pump curve, system curve, and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).
Irrigation For Traditional Commercial Strawberries
From Orange County and San Diego, through Oxnard and Santa Maria, and all the way up to Watsonville; strawberries have been grown on the coast for as long as I can remember.