Avocado cultivation is booming and irrigation water control is essential, given the water requirements of this tree.
Using probes in avocado cultivation
We are on an avocado farm in Valencia. We analyse the amount of water used before and after installing the soil sensors. Our goal is to use the least amount of resources to maintain correct water levels in the soil, so in this image we can see how we achieved the goal by going from using 573 litres per irrigation to 316 litres per irrigation. This represents a saving of 45%, without the avocado crop losing quality.
Keys to optimizing with probes in avocado cultivation
Irrigation controlled by root humidity and temperature sensors improves the efficiency of avocado cultivation in the use of water and optimizes tree growth. These probes allow real-time monitoring of soil conditions and the water needs of the tree, which helps to irrigate only when necessary and in the right amount.
Benefits we obtain by installing sensor-probes
- Water saving: Sensors detect soil moisture levels, preventing unnecessary watering and adjusting water usage based on actual conditions.
- Better avocado development: Precise irrigation control promotes healthier growth, as it prevents both water stress due to lack of water and problems arising from excess.
- Efficiency in time and resources: Automates the irrigation process, reducing the need for manual intervention and optimizing the use of fertilizers and other inputs.
- Disease Prevention: Proper moisture control in the root zone reduces the risk of diseases such as root rot, common in poorly drained or overwatered soils.
Plantae probes used in avocado cultivation:
- Soil moisture: Measures the amount of water available in the soil. The avocado is a plant that requires well-controlled irrigation. It is very sensitive to excess water, which can cause root asphyxiation, but it also suffers when there is a shortage.
- Soil temperature: Indicates the health of the root system. Fungal proliferation is prevented when there is excessive humidity.
- Conductivity: We measure the accumulation of salts in the soil. Excess salts can form a layer of evaporation that is harmful to soil oxygenation.
- Weather station: They measure climatic factors such as temperature, air humidity, and solar radiation, which also affect the water demand of trees.
- Flow meter: Monitors the flow of water to ensure that the irrigation system is working properly and to avoid waste.
Sensors installed on the ground send information in real time, visible on a mobile phone or tablet.
Based on the data received, it is decided when and how much to water. If the humidity level is below the desired threshold, we can activate irrigation.
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