Commercial and Industrial Plant Nutrient Delivery Systems

Commercial and Industrial Plant Nutrient Delivery Systems: Getting the Scoop on Proper Nutrient Management

“Why work harder, when you can work smarter?” In the commercial horticulture industry, there is an ever increasing demand for more product with less inputs and over all costs. With this stress, sometimes it may seem like an impossibility. However, with automation, dreams can become a reality. Automation in the commercial and industrial plant production fields, has enable growers to meet and exceed demands with the same if not less labor inputs as previous methods the old fashioned way. In the nutrient delivery system realm, this can be simply called fertigation.

How do plant nutrient delivery systems work?

A fertigation system injects water soluble solutions into the soil ranging from fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and more. Feeding plants isn’t the only thing a fertigation system can do. Rather these systems can measure EC, pH, and temperatures in the newer fertigation systems as well. By using a set of sensors pre-calibrated and set to the needs of the crops being grown, the system can monitor the EC, temperature and pH levels found in the water. More technologically advanced systems are able to be accessed through a mobile app on a tablet or a mobile phone to create specific parameters, rules, and create customized room recipes at the drop of a hat. With these set parameters, the system will regulate the pumps and the entire system to meet the specified needs of the crops set by the grower. This allows for the precise control of the growing environment that can be truly customized to the operation.

 Benefits of a Fertigation System

There are many benefits for these systems that outweigh the overall initial costs and other aspects of the system. One of the main benefits of these systems is the ability to allow growers to automatically deliver a precise application of nutrients based solely on the crop type, growing media, and more saving overall valuable time. An additional benefit I the reduction of waste of chemicals and water. Chemicals when overapplied can be damaging to both plants and the environment. By reducing the change of run off and the over application of the nutrients that can cause decay and burning of the plants, crops are happier and healthier while having a positive impact on the environment. These systems also keep the back flow of water from entering the outside environment while ensuring the plants receive the correct dosage. This is done through a goldilocks application where the fertilizers and water based chemicals are applied at just the right amount- not too little and not too much.

Top Brands Offered By MORR Inc.

There are many different brands that are available to commercial operator to choose from. When selecting a system for the greenhouse, a grower needs to weigh the goals, budgets, and overall plant needs before making a decision. MORR Inc. offers a wide range of pumps, connectors, meters, and more to allow for a full integration into a drip irrigation system. These top names are trusted across the industry: Dosatron, Netafim, and Mixrite. All of these are available to the grower for prep work, growing, maintenance, growth, harvesting, and overall operations that allows for the successful operation of a commercial greenhouse.

Dosatron

Dosatron has been in the irrigation and fertigation business since the mid-1970’s serving North and Central America. These irrigation systems can virtually control and apply any chemical and be a reliable plant nutrient management system. Dosatron injectors are known for excellent engineering to create some of the most durable and easy to use product. With pride in the ability of a grower to create ‘repeatability’ or the ability to create the same results over and over again.

Netafim

Netafim is regarded as one of the world’s leading companies in irrigation for agriculture, horticulture, landscape and turf, greenhouse and nursery, wastewater, mining, and recycling applications. With the goal to achieve mass adoption of “intelligent” irrigation solutions to help in the fight of the global food, water, and land crisis, Netafim is helping to revolutionize the irrigation industry on a global scale. In the commercial greenhouse industry, there is a comprehensive line of products specifically tailored for large scale horticulture production. From drip irrigation and micro drip systems, Netafim utilizes the latest technology to minimize the cost, time, and resources needed in the production of commercial crops. Netafim has a diverse history in the agricultural and horticulture industries. They bring to the table years of experience ranging from hands on field work to production processes and systems, all utilized to guide a commercial grower to the right agricultural irrigation system fit for their individual needs and goals. 

MixRite

MixRite is the brainchild of the DEMA company. DEMA has its hands in aspects of the horticulture, livestock, and other production industries. In the commercial horticulture industry, DEMA ahs a line known as MixRite allowing for the precise applications of water based chemicals into an irrigation line. These systems are electronic with automation, as well as the option to have manual applications depending on the goals of the operation and overall budget. These systems are complete with pumps, injectors, and venturis to handle a wide variety of agricultural, irrigation, and other applications where the precise application of water based solutions need to happen.  

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