Irrigation Timing
Manual watering at the same hour every day is impossible to keep track of - and plants notice. Irrigation timing takes over the rhythm for you: it divides water and nutrient doses into regular intervals and keeps them the same, whether you are at home or on holiday.
Not sure whether a simple timer is enough, or whether you want to control multiple zones? Contact us at info@higarden.cz and we will find a solution tailored to your system.
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Automatic switching is an essential part of modern hydroponics and irrigation systems. Irrigation timers save you a lot of time and energy during growing processes and, unlike manual watering, bring you much better results, whether you are growing at home, outdoors, or in a greenhouse.
Plants are similar to us humans. Just as it is much better for our health to spread fluid and food intake over several small portions than to wait until hunger or thirst catches up with us. In general, plants therefore benefit from watering in smaller doses, but more often. Regular intervals are then a matter of course. And that is exactly what irrigation timing is for.
Timer switches from the renowned GSE brand allow pump control in day and night mode, which ensures your plants receive a perfectly balanced and even supply of water and nutrients. Other devices in this category are also worth attention. If you are working with the NFT hydroponic method, we recommend the exceptionally precise device from Ecotechnics. For controlling both pressure and gravity-fed irrigation, there is the proven and popular PLANT!T Water timer.
Frequently asked questions
Why water at shorter intervals instead of one large dose?
Smaller but more frequent doses keep moisture in the root zone more stable, and plants continuously take in water and nutrients. One large watering, by contrast, alternates extremes between overwatering and drying out.
Which timer should I choose for the NFT method?
For NFT, where nutrient solution flows in a thin layer, precise interval timers working in seconds are suitable, such as the device from Ecotechnics. It allows you to fine-tune the pump's run and rest ratio.
Can the timer also handle watering from a barrel without pressure?
Yes. Valve timers such as the PLANT!T Water timer control both pressure and gravity-fed irrigation, so you can connect them to a water supply and to a tank placed higher than the bed.
Do I need to monitor the timer after setting it?
No. After the intervals are set, it runs automatically and reliably repeats the programme even during your absence, so plants are watered even while you are on holiday.
We will be happy to advise you on choosing a timer and the entire irrigation chain - write to us at info@higarden.cz.