{"id":7447,"date":"2020-03-30T09:18:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T14:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/?p=7447"},"modified":"2025-07-09T09:59:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:59:06","slug":"choosing-the-right-greenhouse-irrigation-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/grower-resources\/hints-and-tips\/choosing-the-right-greenhouse-irrigation-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Greenhouse Irrigation System"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>7 Greenhouse Irrigation Systems<\/h2>\n<p><em>By Guillermo Maldonado, Grower Advisor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Irrigation is one of the most important controllable aspects of growing and could have a major impact on the quality of the crops. How then to decide which irrigation system is the best suited to our needs? The answer isn\u2019t always simple and will depend on several factors: type of crop, climate, labor, initial investment, growing media and type of soil, container size\u2026 Here are some pros and cons of some of the most common irrigation systems to help you to make the right choice.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Irrigation System n<sup>o<\/sup>1<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Manual Irrigation<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-7\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>PROS<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>CONS<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Low initial investment (inexpensive equipment)<\/li>\n<li>Catered irrigation (only the crops that need water get water)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0&#8211; Good opportunity to inspect the crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Can be inefficient and uneven;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0&#8211; Requires training and experience;<\/li>\n<li>Time-consuming task (more labor);<\/li>\n<li>Hard to keep crop\u2019s canopy dry;<\/li>\n<li>Can have an impact on the soil structure If the flow isn\u2019t adjusted properly;<\/li>\n<li>Can be wasteful and hard to apply fertilizer evenly;<\/li>\n<li>Can\u2019t be automated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-5\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/1-manual_iStock-621818510-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Irrigation\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/1-manual_iStock-621818510-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/1-manual_iStock-621818510-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/1-manual_iStock-621818510-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/1-manual_iStock-621818510-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/1-manual_iStock-621818510-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Don\u2019t Forget to\u2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Inspect plants before irrigation; feel the weight. Remove the container and touch the media. Don\u2019t only base your decisions on a quick visual inspection;<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overflowing the container or using high pressure nozzles as it disrupts the soil structure; certain aggregates will migrate to the top while the fines will settle at the bottom of the container, reducing overall drainage and affecting the dry down cycles;<\/li>\n<li>Flush lines before irrigating to ensure the appropriate water or fertilizer solution is applied to all crops;<\/li>\n<li>Make sure equipment and nozzles are adjusted to get the right flow and droplet size for the type of crop and container size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Irrigation System n<sup>o<\/sup>2<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Sprinkler\/Micro Spray Systems<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-7\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>PROS<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>CONS<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Can be timed and automated;<\/li>\n<li>Can be used for a specific crop where low air humidity is an issue;<\/li>\n<li>Can be used to impact micro-climate around the plant and canopy;<\/li>\n<li>Medium to low initial investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Less efficient and wasteful if not managed properly;<\/li>\n<li>Uniformity can be a challenge;<\/li>\n<li>Low efficiency on dense canopies (may result in excessive runoff).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-5\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/2-sprinker_iStock-165817465-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sprinkler\/Micro Spray Systems\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/2-sprinker_iStock-165817465-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/2-sprinker_iStock-165817465-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/2-sprinker_iStock-165817465-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/2-sprinker_iStock-165817465-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/2-sprinker_iStock-165817465.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Irrigation System n<sup>o<\/sup>3<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Drip Irrigation<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-7\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>PROS<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>CONS<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Can be automated and programmed based on many different inputs;<\/li>\n<li>Crop canopy remains dry (reduces incidence of foliar diseases);<\/li>\n<li>All the water is applied to the media:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 &#8211; Can apply precise amounts of water, which can reduce water usage;\n<p>&#8211; Water has a better distribution through the media;<\/li>\n<li>Water can be collected, treated and reused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Medium to high investment;<\/li>\n<li>Water distribution can be problematic if growing media becomes too dry or drippers aren\u2019t positioned properly;<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning and maintaining the system can be challenging;<\/li>\n<li>Further investments are required to collect, treat and reuse water (Gutters, collection reservoir, filtration system, UV system, \u2026);<\/li>\n<li>If leachate is not collected, a lot of water can be wasted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-5\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/3-drip_iStock-1086865942-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Drip Irrigation\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/3-drip_iStock-1086865942-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/3-drip_iStock-1086865942-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/3-drip_iStock-1086865942-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/3-drip_iStock-1086865942-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/3-drip_iStock-1086865942.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Irrigation System n<sup>o<\/sup>4<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Water Booms<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-7\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>PROS<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>CONS<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Major reduction in labor costs;<\/li>\n<li>Can be programmed and automated;<\/li>\n<li>Can be used as a sprayer;<\/li>\n<li>Can be used to apply different types of products;<\/li>\n<li>Even coverage of the canopy;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent choice for large-scale monocrop productions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>High initial investment;<\/li>\n<li>Only possible for certain types of greenhouses;<\/li>\n<li>For better results, a trained operator is required to adjust equipment and carry out preventative maintenance;<\/li>\n<li>Difficult to manage with smaller batches of different crops at different growth stages.<\/li>\n<li>Easier to manage and better results with a uniform, high-quality growing media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-5\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/4-waterboom_iStock-940034706-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Water Boom\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/4-waterboom_iStock-940034706-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/4-waterboom_iStock-940034706-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/4-waterboom_iStock-940034706-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/4-waterboom_iStock-940034706-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/4-waterboom_iStock-940034706.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Irrigation System n<sup>o<\/sup>5<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Sub-Irrigation- Ebb &amp; Flow (for hydroponics systems)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-7\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>PROS<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>CONS<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Positive impact on evenness and uniformity of soil moisture;<\/li>\n<li>Can be applied to different growing systems;<\/li>\n<li>Water is typically collected and recycled, which significantly reduces wastewater;<\/li>\n<li>Can be used for a variety of plant species and container sizes;<\/li>\n<li>Plant canopy and foliage remain dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Medium to high initial investment;<\/li>\n<li>Can cause salts to build up in the growing media (cannot flush the mix through this system);<\/li>\n<li>Generates a lot of wastewater if it isn\u2019t collected;<\/li>\n<li>Requires a growing media with excellent wickability (capillarity), but also sufficient drainage;<\/li>\n<li>If the water is contaminated, the disease will spread rapidly;<\/li>\n<li>Must have an efficient water treatment system in order to safely reuse water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-5\"><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/services-for-professionnal-growers\/bergers-comprehensive-trials-for-cea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request your trial for cea<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/5-sub-irrigation_iStock-615420436-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Sub-Irrigation- Ebb &amp; Flow (for hydroponics systems)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/5-sub-irrigation_iStock-615420436-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/5-sub-irrigation_iStock-615420436-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/5-sub-irrigation_iStock-615420436-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/5-sub-irrigation_iStock-615420436-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/5-sub-irrigation_iStock-615420436.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Irrigation System n<sup>o<\/sup>6<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>NFT &#8211; Nutrient Film Technique (for hydroponics systems)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-7\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>PROS<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>CONS<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Water is always in motion (improves dissolved oxygen (DO2) content);<\/li>\n<li>Water can be reused and recycled;<\/li>\n<li>The system is typically programmed and automated;<\/li>\n<li>Decreases water usage as it runs through the system in a loop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>High initial investment;<\/li>\n<li>Needs to be managed by a qualified operator;<\/li>\n<li>Little room for mistakes (roots directly exposed);<\/li>\n<li>Requires a climate-controlled environment;<\/li>\n<li>Difficult to control pathogens as they can spread rapidly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-5\"><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/services-for-professionnal-growers\/bergers-comprehensive-trials-for-cea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request your trial for cea<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/6-nft_iStock-576596316-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"NFT - Nutrient Film Technique \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/6-nft_iStock-576596316-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/6-nft_iStock-576596316-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/6-nft_iStock-576596316-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/6-nft_iStock-576596316-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/6-nft_iStock-576596316.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #88ac2e\">Irrigation System n<sup>o<\/sup>7<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Mist Fogging<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"column-7\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>PROS<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #88ac2e;color: #ffffff;padding: 8px;padding-right: 20px;font-size: 11pt;width: 280px\"><em>CONS<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to apply high volumes of water through very fine droplets;<\/li>\n<li>Most suitable option for germinating chambers\/rooting stations;<\/li>\n<li>Effective impact on air humidity and climate in the greenhouse\/growing area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff;border-color: #eeefe9;padding: 6px;font-size: 11pt\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Medium to high initial investment;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0&#8211; Higher when we include the costs of a germination chamber<\/li>\n<li>Requires an extremely efficient filtering system;<\/li>\n<li>Must install a high pressure line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"column-5\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/7-mist-fogging_iStock-585162796-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mist Fogging\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/7-mist-fogging_iStock-585162796-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/7-mist-fogging_iStock-585162796-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/7-mist-fogging_iStock-585162796-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/7-mist-fogging_iStock-585162796-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/7-mist-fogging_iStock-585162796.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>Whichever irrigation system you choose, preventative maintenance is always recommended.\u00a0 Make the proper adjustments when cycling through different seasons, crops and growth cycles.\u00a0 Be pro-active and implement the best practices to ensure the healthy growth of your crops.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-row\"><br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 Greenhouse Irrigation Systems By Guillermo Maldonado, Grower Advisor Irrigation is one of the most important controllable aspects of growing and could have a major impact on the quality of the crops. How then to decide which irrigation system is the best suited to our needs? The answer isn\u2019t always simple and will depend on several factors: type of crop, climate, labor, initial investment, growing media and type of soil, container size\u2026 Here are some pros and cons of some of the most common irrigation systems to help you to make the right choice. Irrigation System no1 Manual Irrigation Don\u2019t Forget to\u2026 Inspect plants before irrigation; feel the weight. Remove the container and touch the media. Don\u2019t only base your decisions on a quick visual inspection; Avoid overflowing the container or using high pressure nozzles as it disrupts the soil [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3179,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[358],"tags":[339,337,335,332,342,341,333,334,340,336,338],"class_list":["post-7447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horticulture","tag-drip-irrigation","tag-ebb-flow","tag-hydroponics-systems","tag-irrigation-systems","tag-manual-irrigation","tag-micro-spray-systems","tag-mist-fogging","tag-nutrient-film-technique","tag-sprinkler","tag-sub-irrigation","tag-water-booms"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Choosing the Right Greenhouse Irrigation System - 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