{"id":53453,"date":"2022-12-07T13:37:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T13:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azud.com\/blog\/sub-surface-drip-irrigation-in-extensive-and-ligneous-crops\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:53:55","slug":"sub-surface-drip-irrigation-in-extensive-and-ligneous-crops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azud.com\/en\/blog\/sub-surface-drip-irrigation-in-extensive-and-ligneous-crops\/","title":{"rendered":"SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION for Extensive and Woody Crops"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are several approaches to RGS depending on the different types of crops<\/a> depending on where we apply it and on the system’s service life, which is related to that of the crop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION for Woody Crops and Its Application<\/h2>\n

The Vine and the Olive Tree<\/strong> These are the two pioneering crops in Spain and the ones that account for the largest area under cultivation using this system worldwide; more than 100,000 hectares are planted using the RGS system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Currently, the crops where the sub-surface drip irrigation (SDI) system is being implemented most widely\u2014with significant benefits and high yields\u2014are nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, and\/or pistachios.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The cherry, peach, apple, and pomegranate<\/strong> These are some of the fruit trees that were added later, but have now gotten off to a good start. The same is true of the orange and lemon trees <\/strong>in eastern Spain, which are also facing water shortages, and where the RGS is the ideal system for addressing this situation.<\/p>\n

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SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION in Extensive Crops and Its Application<\/h2>\n

Extensive rotational cropping and long-life facilities:<\/h3>\n

These are long-lasting systems (>20 years) that use an irrigation system consisting of heavy-wall dripline, pivot irrigation, or full-coverage sprinkler irrigation, where crop rotations are practiced with legumes, grains, sunflowers, and even alfalfa crops<\/strong>\u2014which are then harvested to make way for other crops.<\/p>\n

They are designed to provide full moisture coverage, allowing for sowing regardless of the setup and ensuring trouble-free germination <\/strong>because the humidity on the surface can reach 100%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Extensive cropping systems without crop rotation, with a half-life of:<\/h3>\n

In order to to moisten specific areas of cultivated soil without seeking to promote sprouting<\/strong>, such as corn, asparagus, sorghum, sugarcane, etc.<\/p>\n

For crops with a strong root system, such as the alfalfa and sugarcane<\/strong>, the use of mediumwall-thickness discharge pipes requires a lower level of investment than that required for thick-walled pipes.<\/p>\n

Annual vegetable crops:<\/h3>\n

It is used on thousands of hectares of annual vegetable crops such as lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, and artichokes.<\/strong> The RGS system for these crops is very Easy to implement, cost-effective, and significantly improves performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION in Gardening and Landscaping and Its Application:<\/h2>\n
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We have many years of experience installing lawns, hedges<\/strong>, flower beds, and median strips featuring all kinds of ornamental shrubs and trees.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Benefits of SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION in Current Agricultural Trends<\/p>\n

The main advantages of sub-surface drip irrigation (SDI) vary depending on the specific crop and growing region, but they can be divided into two categories of benefits: environmental and economic.<\/p>\n

Environmental benefits of the RGS:<\/h3>\n