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Root Moisture Management in Greenhouses

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Root Moisture Management in Greenhouses

In greenhouses, ARAJEL can be evaluated together with irrigation automation and growing-medium management to help limit moisture fluctuations in the root zone.

Medium analysisPeat and soil mixture are taken into account
EC and pHIrrigation water and nutrient solution are monitored
Controlled trialVerification is performed before full-greenhouse application
Root Moisture Management in Greenhouses

Growing medium analysis

Peat, soil, perlite and other mixtures do not have the same water-retention and drainage behavior. Existing properties of the medium should be evaluated before determining the dose.

Compatibility with drip irrigation

The polymer does not replace drip irrigation. Dripper points should overlap the root volume and irrigation duration should be adjusted according to the absorption capacity of the medium.

Salinity monitoring

Absorption capacity may decrease in highly mineralized water. Electrical conductivity, pH and nutrient solution should be monitored regularly.

Small-scale trial

With a new variety, medium or fertilizer program, first run a controlled trial in a few rows and measure plant response, drainage and moisture trends.