Fertigation system

Fertigation is the application of fertilizers or nutrients into a farming system via the irrigation network, wherein the nutritious inputs are dissolved into water and then absorbed directly by plants when they uptake water. Fertigation systems can be used in conjunction with several different irrigation methods including sprinkler, drip, and soaker irrigation systems, although drip is the most compatible and beneficial irrigation type. Compared to band or broadcast methods of applying fertilizer, a simple fertigation system is considered to be the most precise and controlled method of application and typically uses an overall lower volume of fertilizer compared to other techniques.

How fertigation systems work

Field fertigation system is also a common practice in hydroponic or soil-less growing systems, as it is by far the easiest technique for administering exact doses of the proper nutrition needed by plants in these systems. Although several compounds are used in recirculating fertigation systems, the most common are phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen due to their importance in the growth and development of many crop species.

The main principle of EZ flow fertigation is to dissolve fertilizers that are water-soluble into the water used for irrigation so that their application is combined. Since wet roots are necessary for effective fertilizer absorption, fertigation systems greatly increase the efficiency of fertilizer applications by making sure they are supplied to roots in already wetted soil. The size of the farming operation and the type of irrigation system will determine the characteristics of each EZ flow fertigation system network; larger operations may use automated scheduling, whereas simpler, smaller-scale farms will use manual methods.

What are the benefits of fertigation systems?

The advantages of an agriculture fertigation system for plants include the direct application of nutrients with water into the active root zone, uniform distribution of nutrients throughout the root zone and field, already-dissolved nutrients that are ready for uptake by the roots, and continuous even uptake with no transient deficiencies or excesses for the plants. Plants can only take nutrients up from wet soil – so applying the fertilizer with water improves uptake and reduces losses. There is less soil compaction and better aeration in the root zone.