Irrigation and its Advantages

• Sprinkler Irrigation

1. Adaptability to doses, application rates and times as required by the needs of the plant and the type of soil.
2. Independence from the topography of the area.
3. Utilization of the entire area with no need for channels.
4. Possibility of admixture of weed killers, fertilizers and pesticides.
5. Possibility of irrigating for other purposes: sprouting, frost protection or cooling during hot periods.
6. Permits nocturnal irrigation without ongoing supervision.

• Gravity Irrigation

1. Little equipment is necessary and the work requires no technical expertise.
2. There are substantial savings in labor as there is no problem of laying and transferring pipes (particularly in tall crops).
3. Wind has no effect, thus diurnal irrigation is feasible.
4. By not wetting the leaves of the plant, diseases and many pests are avoided.
5. The method allows irrigation of soils with a limited capacity for percolation.
6. It requires no energy input at all in order to distribute the water.

• Drip irrigation

1. Greater adaptability than sprinklers to irrigation doses and rates; also more suitable for especially hard soils due to lower infiltration capacity.
2. Prevention of evaporation losses, resulting in more precise control over the moisture depth and thus more efficient utilization of the available water.
3. Avoiding wetting the foliage reduces the incidence of diseases/pests.
4. Wind has no effect, meaning irrigation is possible at all hours of day or night.
5. Requires less energy than sprinklers.
6. There is no dependence on the topography of the area.
7. Facilitates application of fertilizers and pesticides, etc. to the soil via irrigation.
8. Irrigation possible over long periods without ongoing labor inputs.
9. Suitable for all types of crops at all stages of growth.
10. Better than other methods for keeping the field free of weeds.

Why install an irrigation System ?

Irrigation systems are extremely helpful for people who don't want to spend hours every week hand-watering their garden beds. With an automatic timer, they are a reliable way of making sure your plants get the water they need, and they conserve more water than hand-watering does.

• Automatic Drip Systems Water on a Set Schedule

With an automatic timer, drip irrigation will water reliably on a set schedule. It's easy for people to forget to water during the week when they go to work every day, but as long as your timer is hard-wired and has a battery backup, your drip system will keep your plants appropriately watered.

• Drip Irrigation Systems Preserve Water

Drip irrigation systems only water the soil, and give exactly the amount of water you've decided your plant needs. There is no water loss by evaporation. When watering by hand with a hose, in contrast, water gets on the foliage, between plants on bare soil, and on pathways. It can also evaporate into the air.

• Watering the Soil is Better for Disease Control

Fungal diseases love the moist conditions caused by watering plants' foliage, as often happens when hand watering. Drip irrigation systems water the plant exactly where it can use the water, which is at the roots.

The 5 W's of Irrigation !!!

What is Irrigation?

It is the process by which water is brought to land through any of a variety of artificial means.

Irrigation System

Why was Irrigation Invented?

It was created so the land that usually contains crops, grass or vegetation and it would not usually receive enough water from rainfall or other natural sources could get irrigated. Sometimes the reason to irrigate a portion of land is that it happens to be a dry season with less than average amounts of rainfall, while other times it is necessary to do so because that land never would receive enough water on its own to be fertile. The water that is used for irrigation may be taken from nearby lakes, reservoirs, rivers or wells. The amount of water that is to be used for irrigation is dependent on the type of crop that is being farmed as well as the amount of rainfall associated with the climate of the region where the farm is located. There are some countries in the world where water is used for irrigation more than it is used for other purposes. In the United States, about a third of the total amount of water that is used each year is utilized for the purpose of irrigation.

Irrigation Canals in Mesopotamia

When, Where and Who invented Irrigation?

It is believed that it was invented about 5,500 to 8,000 BC. in Mesopotamia (currently located in Iraq), by Sumerians of Mesopotamia.

A Sumerian farmer surveying his irrigation system.

Ancient Mesopotamia

In water wheel history recorded by ancient Mesopotamia, irrigation machines are referred to in Babylonian inscriptions, but without details on their construction, suggesting that water power had been harnessed for irrigation purposes. The primitive use of water-rotated wheels may date back to Sumerian times, with references to a "Month for raising the Water Wheels", though it is not known whether these wheels were turned by the flow of a river.

The ancient middle east was the cradle of civilization. Similar to Egypt, Mesopotamia (today's Iraq) became a fruitful land through irrigation to nourish its dense population. 

Spring Flower Color's in New York City

Welcome Spring

It is time to say Good-Bye to the winter and Welcome the Fabulous Spring!!!
What a better way to do so than having our terrace, backyard or garden full of spring
colors. Genesis Irrigation will give you a full pallet of colors to chose from. Remember that plants and flowers are living organisms and they need proper and professional care. Let us, the experts, take care of your garden by installing an Irrigation System that will keep your outdoor space beautiful shining with plenty of colors.

                                       

 Zakura or Cherry Blossom

                                       

                                     

                                       

Roses

                                       

                                       

Crocuses & Daffodils

Thank You !

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