AUTOMATIC WATERMELON IRRIGATION SOLUTION

AUTOMATIC WATERMELON

IRRIGATION SOLUTION

Watermelon requires a large and consistent amount of irrigation water, especially during the fruit setting and development stages. Providing adequate water is the most critical factor in determining the yield and quality of watermelon.

In addition, applying fertilizers, nutrients, and crop protection through the irrigation system significantly reduces the amount of fertilizer used and the labor required for manual application.

By increasing yield and fruit quality, reducing care and management costs, and shortening the harvest cycle, automatic watermelon irrigation systems can help growers significantly increase their income.

AUTOMATIC WATERMELON IRRIGATION SOLUTION

Both sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation systems are suitable for watermelon cultivation. However, drip irrigation is more commonly applied due to its significant water savings and lower operational costs.

Before transplanting, planting beds must be thoroughly saturated with water. From transplanting to flowering, the recommended irrigation cycle is once every two days. During the fruit development stage, irrigation should be done daily.

With drip irrigation, farmers can also apply fertilizers and nutrients directly through the system. Additionally, this method can be combined with mulching using straw or agricultural plastic film.

BENEFITS OF AUTOMATIC WATERMELON IRRIGATION

Yields can double compared to traditional cultivation methods.
Precise control of irrigation volume allows calculation of optimal water levels.
Especially water-efficient, making it suitable for areas with limited water resources.
Easy to install, operate, and maintain.
Applicable to all field sizes and terrains.
Fertilizers can be applied through the irrigation system, reducing fertilizer usage by up to 50% compared to traditional methods.
Significantly reduces labor needed for irrigation and weeding.
Saves on pumping costs.
Farmers’ income from watermelon cultivation can increase significantly.

IRRIGATION SYSTEM MODEL FOR WATERMELON

The drip irrigation model along planting beds is the most common and effective method for corn cultivation.
Accordingly, the system includes a water source such as a well, pond, or reservoir. Water is pumped and delivered to the field through a water pipeline system (commonly using PVC pipes). From this network, water is distributed to each plant via drip irrigation lines.

Drip lines are laid between every two rows of corn (in a double-row planting bed).

Important notes for farmers:

Use double-row planting beds with a spacing of approximately 1.2 meters between the centers of two beds when applying drip irrigation.
You can use drip lines typically used for watermelon cultivation, with a 16mm diameter, emitter spacing of 20cm, and flow rates between 1.4 to 2.0 liters/hour. Irrigation volume can reach 10mm to 15mm per hour of watering.

DETAILS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR AUTOMATIC WATERMELON IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Driptec dripline

Driptec dripline is the Thin-wall dripline with some outstanding features such as diverse thickness, emitter spacing and flow rate. Especially the driplines are produced on modern, highly automated technological lines, quality has been verified for more than 10 years in the Vietnamese market.
General information

Material: high quality of PE plastic
Diameter: 12mm, 16mm
Thickness: 0.15mm, 0.20mm, 0.30mm
Normal flow rate at 1.0bar: 1.4, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0lph
Emitter spacing: 15cm, 20cm, 30cm

Driptec Micro sprinkler

The Driptec Micro sprinkler is researched and produced based on the watering needs of many Vietnamese farmers who grow trees on steep hills and where water is scarce.

From this point, we also believe the product will be suitable and meet most of the fruit irrigation needs that millions of growers globally are applied.

The product is made from 100% virgin plastic combined with UV resistance, corrosion resistance, and chemical resistance.

Driptec sprinklers are especially suitable for watering under fruit trees canopy.

Some important features of the irrigation nozzle:

Compensate Pressure (PC) feature
Anti-insect intrusion feature
Irrigation radius adjustment feature

In addition, the Driptec sprinkler is modernly designed and easy to assemble. The product is sturdy and can last up to 10 years.

Driptec stream driper

Driptec stream driper is easy to position, very suitable for using drip irrigation for plants grown in pots, in bags, greenhouses, cut flowers…

General information

Material: high quality virgin plastic.
Color: Grey
Connection: 3 x 5mm PE pipe.

2-Way and 4-Way Connectors

Description

Widely used in melon irrigation and other crops grown in substrate bags
These connectors split the flow from a Rivulis Supertif dripper into two or four separate 3x5mm tubes, allowing each line to irrigate one individual pot
Manufactured by Rivulis – durable and reliable
Product details: Driptec branching adaptor

Driptec Mini sprinkler DR07

Driptec Mini sprinkler DR07 is designed as a multi-purpose sprinkler that can apply to many vegetable crops and fruit trees with options with or without pressure compensation function, 5/8″ thread connection or 1/4″ bard connector.

We also add one more option for more convenience choice is the valve for each sprinkler.

This product is a good choice for irrigation purposes for medium-life plants, for example fruit trees, citrus trees, vegetables, flowers.
The product is compact, minimalist in design, focusing on high performance: radius and uniformity.

Compensate Pressure (PC) feature
Anti-insect intrusion feature
Irrigation radius adjustment feature

Drippi dripper

Drippi dripper with multi function: PC (Pressure compensation) and PCND (PC none drain), high precision, durable suit for watering greenhouse crops and potted plants.

General information

Material: high quality of technical plastic
PC flow rate: 2, 4, 8, 12, 25lph
PC ND flow rate: 2, 4, 8lph
Flow rate identify by color
3mm barb connection

Driptec soft PE 3x5mm

Driptec soft PE made in Israel with high quality, it is specially applying in drip irrigation for greenhouse, potted plants…

General information

Size: 3*5mm
Color: black; white/black
Package: roll 500m; 0.5m – 0.6m or 1.0m cutted

Drip tube

Drip tube made by 100% high quality Virgin plastic to ensure it durable, stable and easy to install on any terrains and crops.

General information

Normal size: 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm with thickness 1.0mm, 1.2mm, and 1.5mm
Made by 100% high quality virgin PE plastic
Easy to insert dripper and/or fitting.

Driptec Micro sprinkler

Like other products, Driptec Micro sprinkler connector are also made from 100% virgin technical plastic with anti-UV additives.
The connectors are designed to be compact and eye-catching. Can be used with Driptec sprinklers as well as most 5/8″ threaded nozzles.

Specifications:

Multi Input: LDPE, Soft PVC, Soft PE pipe 4*6mm, 5*7mm, 6*8mm
Output: Female thread 5/8mm; 8mm stake

BUDGET FOR AUTOMATIC WATERMELON IRRIGATION SOLUTION

COST ESTIMATION FOR AUTOMATIC CORN IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Area: approximately 1 hectare (120m x 80m).

Corn is planted in double rows, with a distance of 1.2m between the two row centers.

Distance between two corn rows on the bed is 0.4m; distance between plants on each row is 0.2m.

Using Olympia drip tubing, 0.15mm thickness, hole spacing 20cm, flow rate 1.4 liters/hour (thin-walled drip tubing, laid on the bed surface).

For consultation, calculation, and detailed quotation for each farm, please contact Nha Be Agri Hotline 0983230879.

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