Soaker hoses release water in a low-pressure and uniform manner through their tiny water seepage holes. This irrigation method can ensure that water directly penetrates into the soil layer where the plant roots are located. At the same time, as the water penetrates, the nutrients in the soil are also dissolved and brought to the vicinity of the root system, providing plants with precise nutrient supply. This precise water and nutrient supply mode helps to reduce nutrient loss and waste and improve nutrient utilization efficiency.
Promote root absorption of nutrients
The slow water seepage process under low-pressure irrigation provides a stable and lasting water environment for the plant root system, which is conducive to the deep development of the root system and the growth of lateral roots. The root system is the main organ for plants to absorb water and nutrients, and its development directly affects the plant's ability to absorb nutrients. Therefore, soaker hoses indirectly improve the plant's nutrient absorption efficiency by promoting the growth and development of the root system. In addition, due to the uniform distribution of water in the soil, the plant roots can more easily access the nutrients in the soil, further improving the nutrient utilization rate.
Reduce nutrient loss and waste
Compared with traditional irrigation methods, the low-pressure irrigation characteristics of soaker hoses significantly reduce water evaporation loss and surface runoff, thereby reducing the amount of nutrients lost with water. In traditional irrigation modes, a large amount of water and nutrients that are not absorbed by plants may be lost through evaporation and runoff, resulting in a decrease in nutrient utilization. Soaker hoses, through their unique irrigation method, effectively reduce this loss and improve nutrient utilization efficiency.