It is a type of subsurface irrigation system that utilises low pressure, 0.8mm thick, pressure compensating, anti siphon 16mm drip pipes. This irrigation method is most water efficient irrigation system as none is lost to evaporation.Subsurface drip irrigation for vegetables, cereals, lawns, tree crops by Grekkon Limited is by through this pipe
The cost of the drip line depends on the emitter spacing. The closer they are, the higher the drip pipe cost
Emitter Spacing | Price per Meter in Kes |
1M | 25 |
30cm | 40 |
20cm | 45 |
15cm | 50 |
a. Do a soil test. The soil type determines the emitter flow rate
b. Check the water supply flow rate and pressure to ensure it is enough for the target acreage and crop
c. Measure the area of installation to determine the cost
d. Trench where the main, sub-main and drip pipes will be. For the drip lines, trench on the beds. Subsurface drip irrigation depth is 15 to 20cm for shallow root vegetables, and 45 cm for fruit trees
e. Lay the piping and make the connections
f. Back-fill the trenches
Grekkon Limited installs subsurface irrigation systems in Africa for horticulture, and broad acre crops, and lawns. We design, install and train on it’s use and maintenance
Most vegetables; tomato, capsicums, cabbage, and root crops; onion, garlic and runners yield better. Others are fruits such as water melon and strawberry
It is the most expensive irrigation system to install. This is because it requires lots of trenching, special emitters, and drip pipes with a wall thickness of 0.8mm – 1mm
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