Plant growth through efficient watering
Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient methods in agricultural watering technology. This is because near-root, precisely targeted irrigation with minimal evaporation delivers water and nutrients to the desired point in the soil, which enhances the healthy growth of plants and increases crop yields with less water consumption.
Clean and aseptic drip irrigation components
The demand-driven drip irrigation provides consistent soil moisture and is suitable for orchards with trees and shrubs, field crops and vegetables, but also for protected crops in greenhouses. Fertilizers and nutrients can be added to the irrigation system as well. The irrigation water also serves as a carrier for the application of crop protection and pesticide products.
Over time, however, contamination and algae settle in the drip irrigation components, favoring the colonization of pathogens. Microorganisms in biofilms, which form primarily in water systems, are largely responsible for contaminating water and crops. Peroxides can be used both preventively and when deposits have already formed in the tubes of drip irrigation systems.
Peracetic acid is suitable to kill harmful organisms such as soft rot (Erwinia Carotovora) and brown rot (Ralstonia Solanacearum).
Peracetic acid is used for pulse cleaning of drip lines, disinfection of tools, desks and containers. After disinfection, peracetic acid decomposes into the biodegradable residues water, oxygen and acetic acid.
Hydrogen peroxide cleans the water and keeps hoses, water pipes and drippers clean and free of blockages, thus extending the service life of the irrigation system. Especially in the non-soil-based cultivation methods, the supply of oxygen to the root cells in the plants plays an important role. This is because roots influence the plant's metabolism and thus healthy growth. Hydrogen peroxide contributes to root care by supplying the root with oxygen produced by its decomposition.
The dosage of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide depends on the specific requirements of each application. We recommend adjusting the concentration based on appropriate microbiological tests before adding them to irrigation systems to avoid damaging plant roots.
Our Products for Drip Irrigation
Active Ingredient: Hydrogen peroxide
Primary Use in Drip Irrigation: Reduces organic buildup and biofilm in irrigation systems; oxygenates root zones
Application Context: Open fields and greenhouses without plants
Active Ingredient: Peracetic acid
Primary Use in Drip Irrigation: Pulse cleaning of drip lines, disinfection of tools and surfaces; strong biocidal action
Application Context: Open fields and greenhouses without plants
Active Ingredient: Hydrogen peroxide
Primary Use in Drip Irrigation: Disinfection of irrigation water in the presence of plants; supports root oxygenation
Application Context: Agricultural fields and greenhouses with plants
Active Ingredient: Peracetic acid
Primary Use in Drip Irrigation: Maintains water quality by removing algae, slime, and bacteria in irrigation systems
Application Context: General irrigation system cleaning
Sustainability aspects of drip irrigation
Facing a growing world population, decreasing water resources and more years with heat waves and related crop failures, the reduction of water consumption and innovative cultivation methods adapted to climate change are becoming more and more important in agriculture and horticulture.
Drip irrigation systems combined with aquaculture enable high water use efficiency and nutrient supply, which have a positive impact on plant growth. Our peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxides serve as oxidizers and disinfectants that contribute to plant health and a long useful life of irrigation systems.
Sustainable greenhouse cultivation methods
Many vegetable and fruit species are often grown in greenhouses because they receive more humidity and heat than in field crops. Essentially, soil-based, the aeroponic, aquaponic, and hydroponic growing methods are used in greenhouses. The soil-based cultivation method is most similar to crop cultivation in the open field.
In the hydroponic system, plants are grown in mineral nutrient solutions without the use of soil. In the aeroponic method, the root system develops freely, with exposed roots taking up nutrients through spraying and water misting. Aquaponic systems allow resource-efficient production of vegetables in combination with aquaculture. Fish excretions provide nutrients to the plants.
