1. Greenhouse & Nursery Irrigation

2. Greenhouse Irrigation
Area nurseries use 4 basic types of greenhouse irrigation systems
Solid-set Sprinklers
Overhead Spray Emitters
Mist Systems
Boom Spray

3. Greenhouse Irrigation
Solid-set Sprinklers
Used for large volumes of water
Suitable for established plants that can tolerate overhead watering with large droplets

4. Greenhouse Irrigation
Solid-set Sprinklers
Primarily used for containerized plants 4” and larger
Plants with large leaves or canopies can block water

5. Greenhouse Irrigation
Micro spray Emitters
Great for sensitive plants
Allows for precise watering

6. Greenhouse Irrigation
Micro spray Emitters
Efficient & accurate
Reduces waste
Minimizes weed germination

7. Greenhouse Irrigation
Mist Systems
Used mostly for cutting & seed propagation
High humidity
Frequent, short watering

8. Greenhouse Irrigation
Boom Spray Systems
Large volumes of gentle spray
Precise delivery
Often used on cuttings and annual production

9. Greenhouse Irrigation Boom Spray Sprinklers

10. Greenhouse Irrigation
Controllers
Allow growers to schedule irrigation
New technology ties controllers to computers and smartphones

11. Greenhouse & Nursery Irrigation
Most groundwater needs amending before being used for irrigation
Sand filters take out salts and other particulates
Fertilizer injectors allow for even dosing with irrigation

12. Nursery Irrigation Most is done by overhead impact sprinklers
Some microspray is used on sensitive plants or large-canopied trees

13. Nursery Irrigation

14. Nursery Irrigation
Large holding ponds are created to reduce the demand on groundwater

15. Nursery & Greenhouse Irrigation
Many similarities in equipment exist
However, both are managed quite differently based on the needs of the plants & industry