Drip, sprinkle, water

RAINcane Watering Wand
The pitch: Available in the 18- or 9-inch length, this watering wand is ideal for cleaning and keeping produce fresh.

• Line of holes generate a unique spray pattern
• Water is dispersed in a controlled, gentle, but uniform fashion regardless of distance from the crop
• Holes are small enough to lightly water germinating seeds when the valve is turned down, but firm, high pressure is possible when the valve is fully open
• Increases job speed when maintaining produce on the bench

For more: RAINCane, raincane.com

Aquamat System
The pitch: A unique patented system that’s based on a high-performance, multi-layer textile that allows even distribution of water.

• Prevents surface evaporation
• Requires less water than hand watering, fixed sprinklers or drip irrigation
• Evaporation block layer is placed between the root-proof top layer and absorbent felt bottom layer

For more: Aquamat Irrigation & Water Conservation System, aquamat.com

Dual-Rail Irrigator
The pitch: Custom-made to fit any greenhouse up to 42 feet wide and 350 feet long. The walk-through chassis allows use of center aisle while irrigator is operating. Irrigator will stop anywhere along the travel pattern and return to the park position by placing a magnetic actuator at the desired positions on rail.

• Fully automatic with 24-hour time clock, or manually operated
• Multi-zone electronic programmer is available
• Speed Control offers variable speed drive
• Ideal for irrigating plants in all containers, flats and fast-drying plug trays
• Provides uniform irrigation or mist, eliminating leach patterns
• Accurately applies fungicides, insecticides and fertilizers
• Low-pressure nozzles provide even coverage with as little as 15 psi water pressure

For more: Growing Systems Inc., growingsystemsinc.com

Drip Irrigation
The pitch: These customized drip irrigation systems from Growers Supply ensure that every plant in your greenhouse receives the same amount of water and fertilizer.

• Choosing the drippers and emitters ensures highly uniform crops
• Systems save water and increase fertilizer efficiency by 30 percent
• Ideal for tomatoes, peppers, melons, corn, strawberries, cauliflower and other row crops
• Drip tape exit chambers supply a uniform application of water, growth substances and nutrients to the root zone of the plant

For more: Growers Supply, growerssupply.com