Drip Irrigation

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Drip Irrigation Systems & Supplies for Growing Drip irrigation is the dominant nutrient delivery method in commercial indoor horticulture - a precision system that delivers measured volumes of nutrient solution directly to each plant's root zone on a programmable schedule. From hobby grows using a single drip line off a small reservoir to commercial CEA facilities running fully automated fertigation programs across hundreds of plant sites, drip irrigation's per-plant precision, scheduling flexibility, and compatibility with any growing medium make it the most versatile irrigation format available. Complete Drip System Components A functional drip system requires: a reservoir or fertigation system supplying nutrient solution; a submersible or inline pump with adequate GPH for the total emitter count at installation head; mainline poly tubing (17mm Bright White PE is standard); individual drip emitters or drip stakes at each plant site; a disc filter at the system head to protect emitters from particulate; a timer or fertigation controller for scheduling; and fittings and connectors to join tubing runs. Netafim and FloraFlex are the two most widely used drip component brands in commercial indoor growing - see the dedicated Netafim and FloraFlex collections for their full system components. Drip Irrigation for Coco, Rockwool & Soil Drip system performance varies by growing medium because drainage rate, water retention, and capillary behavior differ significantly between media. Coco coir with 30-40% perlite drains well and suits high-frequency drip programs (6-16 irrigation events per day in commercial crop steering programs). Rockwool slabs drain very rapidly and require drip emitters positioned for even distribution across the slab surface. Soil drains more slowly and suits lower-frequency programs (1-3 irrigations per day). Regardless of medium, pressure-compensating emitters from Netafim are recommended for any system with more than 10-15 plant sites - they

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