Fertigation
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</div>Fertigation is the application of fertilizers, soil amendments, or other water soluble products through an irrigation system. Chemigation, a related and sometimes interchangeable term, is the application of chemicals through an irrigation system. Chemigation is considered to be a more restrictive and controlled process due to the potential nature of the products being delivered to cause harm. Therefore it is generally more regulated than fertigation.
Fertigation is used extensively in commercial agriculture and horticulture and is starting to be used in general landscape applications as dispenser units become more reliable and easy to use.
Benefits of fertigation over traditional broadcast or drop fertilizing methods include:
- Increased nutrient absorption by plants
- Reduction in fertilizer and chemicals needed
- Reduced leaching to the water table and,
- Reduction in water usage
