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their low cost and easy setup, overhead systems are among the most popular and offer one of the quickest returns on investment. They can be set up to irrigate the entire greenhouse area or be zoned to water different crops at different times and rates.
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Ebb-and-Flood Systems, Capillary Mats
Ebb-and-fl ood systems and capillary mats
both water from the bottom up instead of over- head. Crops sensitive to overhead watering, or those whose foliage creates a barrier to overhead watering, lend themselves to bottom watering. Ebb-and-fl ood systems are typically closed-loop systems where the water is applied, reclaimed, treated and reapplied to crop. These systems carry
Spray stakes can be used to irrigate plants with a higher foliage canopy, such as lilies and tulips.
the risk of spreading disease, as infected plants’ water can drain out and into nearby healthy plants. Capillary mats require good aeration to prevent algae buildup because they do not drain dry between irrigation cycles. These systems minimize foliar disease because foliage stays dry, which allows for lower greenhouse temperatures and lower fuel costs in some situations.
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Drip Tape
Originally used outdoors in fi eld crops or
orchards, drip tape has found a home in green- houses. Because a variety of differently spaced, pressure-compensated emitters can be embedded into the drip tape, crops from poinsettias to mums to larger fl owering annuals are now being irrigated in
When companies do their part, it protects not only the environment, but our industry too. And the Myers Industries Lawn & Garden Group has been ahead of the curve for years, working with growers to reduce the plastics waste stream.
Since 1983, we have invested in technology to reprocess both post-consumer and post-industrial plastics into new containers. Our in-house reprocessing operations recycle more than 100 million pounds of plastic annually, a capability unlike any other manufacturer in our business!
By maintaining strict quality control, we create durable, high quality products while reducing waste and protecting the environment.
We want you to be part of the process!
Contact a representative today about how you can get involved in our plastic recycling program – 800-225-7712.
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