The editorial staff of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" offers you an overview of the best drip irrigation systems. This tool is an indispensable assistant for every gardener. The days of manual irrigation are a thing of the past. Irrigation systems save time and effort, and a quality tool completely automates the irrigation process. Moreover, they are not expensive and serve for many years.

What is the required drip irrigation system for?

Drip irrigation is organized in such a way that the soil and plants are automatically hydrated. The main advantage of this garden tool is water saving. Everything is arranged as follows. Water is supplied from a separate reservoir (a large barrel is often used for this) and passes through a filter and then through a hose. You can regulate the water supply through a special tap.

The drip irrigation kit consists of the following parts. The main part is a drip tape, on which (at a certain distance) there are water holes. There is also a tube-hose, filters for water purification and various little things.

Benefits:

• low price;
• a variety of system configurations;
• irrigation of beds and greenhouses at any time;
• assembly does not require special knowledge;
• ensuring uniform soil moisture;
• protecting plants from damage;
• improved yield;
• does not require human presence.

Uniform automatic watering contributes not only to an increase in the quantity of the crop, but also to its quality. With such watering, the weeds are not saturated with moisture, therefore they almost do not grow, and when fertilized through drip irrigation, nutrients are much better absorbed.

Types of drip irrigation systems

There are several types of irrigation systems. They differ in functionality and device structure. In general, all systems are divided into 2 groups:

1. Automatic.
2. Not automatic.

The former do not require the presence of a gardener, since they are pre-programmed for the duration of irrigation, and the latter require his presence - the summer resident needs to turn on and off the water with his own hands, and also regulate the pressure.

2 more types:

1. With drip lines. Such an invention is a rigid long hose that is resistant to sunlight. Drippers are installed along its entire length, each of which is suitable for one plant or one bush. These droppers can be adjusted automatically with a cap, or can deliver a fixed amount of water per hour. Irrigation with drip lines is of 2 types - compensated and uncompensated. The former take into account the surface, slopes and the amount of dirt. The latter are more suitable for ordinary beds with an even relief.
2. With drip tapes. Suitable for uniform beds where plants are equidistant from each other. Since the tape itself is polyethylene, it is not durable. It will have to be replaced after 2-3 years.

DIY drip irrigation system

Experienced gardeners often install these systems themselves. This requires a reservoir of water. It can be pumped up with water or collected from the roof. A pipeline is connected to this tank, and from it there is already a hose, which branches out along the beds.

In advance, you should calculate the daily volume of water that is necessary for normal plant moisture. For larger bushes and trees, it is better to install multiple holes as they require more liquid.

A timer to regulate the time and amount of irrigation can be found at a garden store. It is battery operated and has 2 scales. On one, the duration of irrigation is adjusted, on the other the frequency.

The first stage of the assembly is the connection of the pipe with the filter to the container with water. Then you can set a timer and connect all the remaining pipes. Now the entire system is laid out so that irrigation is carried out evenly.

In order for a homemade tool to serve for a long time, it is important to adhere to the following rules:

• Remove debris from filters once a week or two.
• When used in a fertilizer system, it is better to use readily soluble fertilizers. After that, be sure to rinse everything with clean water.
• Before cleaning the system for the winter, it must be thoroughly dried.

How to choose a drip irrigation kit

When choosing this garden tool, you should pay attention, first of all, to the type of system. Which one will be convenient for this particular vegetable garden or garden, and for this seating arrangement and type of beds.

The wall thickness of the drip tape is something worth considering. The period of use of the entire mechanism depends on it. The thicker the tape, the more resistant it is to external damage. Standard tape sizes are 5,6,8,10 and 15 miles.

Another important detail is the distance between the irrigation holes ("tape pitch"). The minimum distance is used for plants that plant close to each other - these are onions and dill. The maximum distance is needed to irrigate potatoes.

The working pressure is selected based on the wall thickness of the tubes. The higher the pressure, the more likely it is to damage the belts. It should also be chosen based on the water consumption.

Rating of the best drip irrigation systems

Automatic irrigation systems with a fence from the water supply

GARDENA Greenhouse Set 1373-20

The set with a water supply fence allows watering in a greenhouse up to 24 square meters. Suitable for root irrigation of peppers, tomatoes and eggplants. If necessary, you can buy an expander and increase the number of droppers.

Dropper spray nozzles are also included for full crop moisture.

Price - 3 869 rubles.

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Source Set KPK-100

The set can be used in a vegetable garden, in a greenhouse, in greenhouses. The water is supplied to the roots through the outlets. In order for humidification to be carried out without a hitch, it is better to use a connection to the water supply, but you can adjust the flow through a container, which should rise more than 1 meter.

Watering is done in such a way that it improves the quality of the crop. The set includes cleaning filters that prevent clogging of the beds.

The cost of the kit is 2,490 rubles.

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Aqua Planet 60 drip irrigation set, with timer

The Aqua Planet set works not only from a regular container, but also from a water supply system. When connected to a water supply, the plants will be irrigated with cold water, and the water in the container will be heated, therefore, warm.

The irrigation kit includes a timer. On it you can set the duration of watering - from 1 minute to 2 hours.The frequency of irrigation is also included - from 1 time per hour to 1 time per week. The choice is made based on the needs of the crop.

The cost is 2,940 rubles.

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MyFazenda Drip irrigation set 4 meters for greenhouse

The set is intended for watering the greenhouse. Includes 8 meter hose and droppers for 26 plants. You can connect the water supply both from the water supply and from the tank.

Thanks to the "My Fazenda" mechanism, the plants are ennobled, and the yield increases 2-3 times. In addition, summer residents freed up time from irrigating the soil, since everything works automatically.

The cost is 489 rubles.

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ECOTEC Aquarel. Profi

The set is intended for use in the country, in greenhouses, in the beds. Designed for harvests up to 64 pieces. The main hose is 20 meters long and can cover up to 5 beds. The kit, in addition to the hose, includes tees, plugs, droppers and a connector.

Ecotec can take water not only from the mains, but also from any other container - for example, a barrel. It is only important that the container is at a distance of at least 1 meter from the ground. Fluid consumption is greatly reduced using the drip system - 1.6 liters per 1 dropper.

The cost is 3,590 rubles.

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HOZELOCK Set 7023

The Hozelock irrigation set is suitable for greenhouses, vegetable gardens, flower beds. The mechanism is automatic, so by setting up watering, you can safely leave the garden area.

The set includes regulators of water flow and pressure. This allows irrigation to be regulated. Detailed instructions explain how to connect the system. Installation will not take long. Drip humidification is designed for an area of ​​up to 10 square meters and 10 plants.

The cost is 4 380 rubles.

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KARCHER Kit 2.645-238.0

The mechanism from a well-known brand is designed for beds up to 15 meters and up to 34 plants. It is connected to a high-pressure water supply. The pressure can be up to 4 bar.

The complete set includes a hose 10 meters long, a connector and tee, a filter for cleaning, droppers and a connector. An instruction is attached that explains the installation process in detail.

The cost is 4,846 rubles.

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Irrigation systems with a fence from the tank

Beetle Set of drip irrigation from the container

 This set is designed for 60 plants and a distance of 18 meters. It is used both in the garden and in greenhouses. Watering is carried out directly to the roots. The set also includes a timer with which it is possible to regulate the water supply time.

The consumption of the system is quite economical - 4 liters per one dropper. On average, it takes 240 liters per 1 hour. The "Beetle" also includes: a fitting for connection to a container, droppers, a tap, a tube hanger, a filter for cleaning, etc.

The average cost is 1,290 rubles.

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AquaDusya

Watering "AquaDusya" allows you to irrigate your garden or vegetable garden without taking much time. The gardener is only required to open and close the tap with water supply, the mechanism does the rest. It is designed for 60 plants.The main pipe connects to the water tank (not included) and the drip hoses are located at the roots. The length of the hose included in the kit is 12 meters. It is designed to be installed underground.

Price - 1 750 rubles.

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Green Helper Pack of 64

A set designed for 119 elements. It is connected to the tank using a 20 meter hose. Watering of plants is carried out without external pressure and pumps. Water enters the hose from a container, which should be located just above the ground.

The package includes everything you need for installation: droppers, filter, watering timer. Irrigation with such a system does not pollute the soil, does not dry it out and does not leave puddles.

Cost - 2,299 rubles.

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AquaDusya Start LCD

Irrigation device with water intake from a container from "AquaDusya" is an automated mechanism that runs on batteries. It is designed for watering 50 plants by the root method using pencil-type droppers.

The hose connects to a barrel filled with water. The irrigation water supply is regulated by a timer, where the irrigation time and the amount of water supplied are selected. A water flow control sensor is also attached to the mechanism, which makes the flow even more economical.

The cost is 6,990 rubles.

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Set from Signor Tomato

The irrigation set without automation is designed to irrigate 60 plants. The hose is suitable for small beds up to 12 meters in length. Water is supplied to the system through a container - for example, a barrel.

The timer is powered by two batteries. With its help, the frequency of watering is adjusted - from 1 to 7 days, after 1 to 72 hours. The irrigation scheme is simple. A main hose is connected to a barrel with a volume of more than 200 liters, and from it there are branches in which there are droppers.

The cost is 1,800 rubles.

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Masterprof Droplet Set

The droplet is suitable for outdoor irrigation. A hose with drippers is enough for 4 beds up to 10 meters long each. The availability of goods is explained by the lack of automatism of this system. Watering is carried out from a container that can be raised by 1.5 meters.

The price for the set is 490 rubles.

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Drip irrigation systems are a real find for summer residents and gardeners. Convenience in installation and use saves time, and automation of the process allows you not to monitor the wetting of the site.