Subsurface drip irrigation offers a number of advantages when in comparison to traditional irrigation.

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/29/2016 -- A report from Kansas State University lists a number of advantages to subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) systems that other irrigation systems can't match.

For people living where water is tightly managed, the primary benefit is more efficient water use. These systems drip water underground and next to the plant root system, therefore there's far less waste.

"Here in LA, water conservation is a major issue," said Carmen Cook, owner of FloraFlex™ a company who makes multiple subsurface drippers and subsurface drip irrigation systems. "We can't afford water waste. Some places may seem to have an endless supply of water but we don't have that luxury nor do we believe it to be responsible to knowingly waste such a valuable resource. We should all do our part to conserve our resources."

The KSU report also addressed runoff. SDI reduces runoff so fertilizers and pesticides are not carried out of the field and into streams. Deep soil percolation, a byproduct of overhead irrigation, is also reduced.

"Using a SDI, you deliver exact amounts of moisture where it's needed," Cook said. "You don't have to water everything for the plant to get what it needs. What you want is to deliver water and nutrients straight to your roots and enjoy all of the benefits that come with it."

Having the ability to deliver precision watering benefits the plants. Under watering can kill plants the same as over watering can. Cook said careful monitoring of soil or other media conditions allows the grower to target the plants that need to be fed and those that don't. For example if you are growing in a pot or rockwool and you feel that, the plant is still heavy you can wait until it becomes lighter to feed it.

"It's also easy to manage. Once a system is automated you can feed the entire thing with a flip of a switch or set it on timers." Cook said. "There's energy savings right there."

For more information about the benefits of subsurface drippers or SDI, visit http://www.FloraFlex.com, or call 855-855-1053.

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Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/15/2015 -- Innovative FloraFlex™ watering systems for top feeding plants allow growers to accurately control the amount they feed while benefiting their plants root zones with even water distribution throughout.

As long as plants are consistently fed and appear healthy, than everything is good is the approach some people take to watering plants. But there are multiple and better ways of top feeding plants.

"Top feeding also known as hand feeding is now a more scientific irrigation method. It means strategically pouring water directly onto the soil and/or media in precise amounts instead of scattering it across everywhere," said Carmen Cook, spokeswoman of FloraFlex™, a company with patent-pending products that will help us all top feed plants. "Top feeding with our products empowers you to place the exact amount of water where it is needed, and when it is needed."

This kind of irrigation system is common in greenhouses, hothouses and urban indoor grows. It gives the grower precision control of how much water gets into the soil. If the irrigation system is used along with fertilizer or nutrients than it also allows for exact amounts to be added, ultimately saving money.

"It saves a lot of energy and water. It cuts back on the amount of time you spend hand feeding as well," Mrs. Cook said. "In contrast with the typical old ways of top feeding, our products give us the control we have all consciously or subconsciously wanted when it comes to top feeding our plants. That's what top feeding plants as a FloraFlexer is all about."

"Few things in life are better than fresh picked produce from a garden," she said. "With the FloraFlex™ systems, anyone can become a master gardener and have 100 percent organic, locally sourced food right at their fingertips."

"Eliminate the need for pesticides with our strategically designed products. And there's no need for weed control because you don't have weeds," she said.

FloraFlex™ has tools suitable for a few tomato plants at home to commercial farms.

For more information visit http://www.floraflex.com/ or call 855 855-1053.

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