The unusual patterns of rainfall bring us a lot of concerns. Our lawn may not be adequately watered, and we may witness our plants and crops turning out dead and dry. This means that we need an outstanding application of artificial water that could keep uniformity in our lawn. The artificial application of water could be made in any way, such as tubes, pipes, pumps, and sprays. Thus, irrigation is the making use of water through various irrigation systems where rainfall is irregular. The traditional irrigation methods involved a lot of work and manual handling of all the tasks. The farmers used to carry tubs of water to their fields to properly irrigate them so that they could be harvested at the time time.
With the advent of technology, the agriculture sector has also seen a considerable transformation. There are modern methods of irrigation, namely sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. These are automated irrigation systems that will manage water flow in the fields. Thus, modern irrigation methods are cost-effective and will not let us make any costly mistakes. However, once the right kind of irrigation system has been installed, we need to make sure that we are not making any mistakes. So, here are typical irrigation system mistakes to avoid:
Turning on the irrigation system at the wrong time: Once you are done installing the irrigation system, you need to be very sure when you are using it. You cannot use it as per your choice. Running an irrigation system during the daytime can create problems. Also, you need to create a perfect watering schedule and turn on the irrigation system at that very time. Changes in the timings of delivering water to the crops will not make a balance and thereby hamper the growth of the crops.
Not having enough pressure: You have a vast lawn or a field, and you want the water to spread evenly. You cannot expect this to happen without the correct pressure. This is one of the most common mistakes people commit as they don’t get the correct pressure. If the drip irrigation system lacks pressure, it will not be able to deliver water to the plants, and this will lead to clogging. To avoid this issue, we can use a regulator to ensure the pressure is sustained and the water is going to each crop with the correct pressure.
Incorrect placement:Â When installing the irrigation system, you cannot mistake its placement. You will suffer for years if you cannot decide the proper placement of the irrigation system. The emitters you are using in your crops should be rightly placed. If the emitters are placed too far from each other, your plants will suffer from a lack of water. This means that the drip emitters must be placed along the line and not away from each other.
Irrigating all the plants together:Â Another common mistake people usually make is watering all the plants together. You need to be careful that you water the shrubs and the planter beds separately. The roost systems and the growth stage of all the plants are different. This means the water requirements of each plant will vary from one another, so it is vital to water the plants keeping all these factors in mind.