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[su_spoiler title=”¿Por qué DRI es mejor que otros sistemas de riego?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]Drip Irrigation revolutionized agriculture in the late 1960’s by efficiently confining water to a specific location near the plant, greatly reducing the amount of water wasted. It has proven to be sufficient in keeping crops alive, but at what cost in resources and plant health?

Ahora, más de 5 décadas después, el sistema de riego de raíces profundas (DRI) proporciona una actualización monumental a goteo canalizando esa agua directamente bajo tierra, sin impedimentos por las condiciones del suelo, inmune a la evaporación, reduciendo aún más la cantidad de agua y fertilizantes necesarios para lograr resultados iguales o, a menudo, mejores. Y lo más importante, otorgar al agricultor un control sin precedentes sobre la gestión de su riego.

Más eficiencia, menos agua, menos energía, menos fertilizantes, menos malezas, menos pesticidas, menos humedad superficial, menos hongos y enfermedades, menos plagas, menos pérdida por evaporación, menos mantenimiento, raíces verticales más robustas, absorción de agua más fría, menos estrés de las plantas , mejor salud del suelo, mejor fraguado del cultivo, más uniformidad y consistencia dentro de cada bloque, mejor control, más ganancias. ¿Olvidamos algo? ?[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Qué es una unidad DRI?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]A DRI (Deep Root Irrigation) unit is a simple, affordable device with one end that attaches to a drip emitter, and the other end that easily inserts into the ground, conveying water and fertilizer DIRECTLY to the root zone.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Qué tamaño de DRI necesito?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]Please see our Página de productos for recommendations.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Cuántas unidades DRI necesito por planta?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]For vineyards, one single unit per vine is recommended for the life of the vine. In orchards, a single unit can be used for saplings, but a second unit will always be added prior to third leaf.  Al convertir un huerto maduro, se requieren dos DRI para compensar la arquitectura de raíces deficiente que crean todos los métodos de superficie.  Some very mature trees, walnuts and pecans in particular, may require additional units depending on climate and soil type.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Cuánto cuesta una unidad de DRI?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]Pricing varies based on unit size and quantities needed. Please call us at 707-963-8788 for a price quote[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Puedo usar un acoplador en lugar de un emisor regulador de flujo para conectar mi unidad DRI a la línea de suministro de riego?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]No. Since DRI does not regulate flow, an emitter with the appropriate flow rate must be employed. Further discussion can be found in the installation manual found in the Recursos section of our website.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Qué caudal de emisor (gph) debo elegir?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]This will be determined by soil type. Heavier soils will require a slower flow and more porous or sandy soil will require a much higher flow rate to enable the DRI to fully saturate the root zone  Our expert field technicians will do a site evaluation and flow rate tests on your soil so all guess-work is eliminated and optimal results are achieved.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Puedo usar DRI con mis emisores en línea?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]No.  In this instance, new blank tubing with woodpecker style emitters will be required.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Qué pasa si también utilizo mis microaspersores para protegerme contra las heladas? ” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]Many growers are turning to DRI as their only method of irrigation but are keeping their micro sprinklers to use for winter season frost control. In this case, the micro-sprinkler line would remain but a second supply line with emitters would be run for the DRI.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Qué pasa si necesito una nueva línea de suministro y emisores?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]One of the benefits of getting your DRI from Deep Root Revolution is the ability to purchase all of your supplies in one place and have them delivered together. Visit our Página de productos to find everything you need to optimize your new system, then give us a call for a complete quote.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Puedo fertilizar a través de la unidad DRI?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]Absolutely. In fact, delivering nutrition and amendments directly to the root zone is really what Deep Root Irrigation is all about.  Canalización Al permitir que el agua y el fertilizante se almacenen más profundamente en el suelo, en la misma posición durante un período de tiempo más largo, permite desarrollar una arquitectura de raíces mucho más natural.  Those deeper roots can then tap into the reserve micro-aquafer that DRI creates, taking up the cooler water and nutrition stored there, requiring significantly less resource inputs.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿DRI se obstruirá?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]In 10 years of field testing of the DRI units at sites where all manufacturers specifications regarding installation and maintenance have been followed, continuing regular inspections have shown zero instances of clogging.

A. Calcificación- La acumulación de minerales es un subproducto de la evaporación. La unidad DRI no se ve afectada por la evaporación porque está sellada del flujo de aire.

B. Limo- Debido a la presión positiva que proviene del interior de la unidad DRI desde el suministro de agua, el limo se expulsa constantemente de los poros de la unidad DRI.

C.Intrusión de raíz At the point from which water is released from the ¼” supply tube inside the soaker hose portion of the DRI there is a copper element which acts as a deterrent for capillary roots. Copper screening has long been used as root control for bamboo and other invasive landscape plants.

*best practices in chemical and amendment applications through the DRI must also be followed to avoid “clobbering” of the system.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Qué pasa si tengo baja presión? ¿Seguirán funcionando las unidades DRI?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]DRI units perform optimally within the pressure range of 15-45 psi.  This also ensures that the flow from the emitters remains consistent with their rating.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Es mejor comenzar un nuevo huerto o viñedo directamente en DRI o comenzar con métodos convencionales y luego convertir?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]It is unequivocally better to start new plantings directly on DRI!  El riego de raíces profundas promueve el crecimiento de las raíces hacia abajo. (Ver fotos relacionadas en Por qué DRI: Roots) Therefore, starting new plantings on DRI allows the optimal root architecture to be established from the onset.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Cómo instalo mis unidades DRI?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]A comprehensive installation manual can be found on our Página de recursos. Once you purchase your DRI units, you will also be granted access to our installation video library which includes many additional helpful tips and tricks.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Existe alguna consideración especial para instalar DRI en una ladera?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]Primarily in vineyards where only one DRI unit will be installed per vine, we recommend installing the DRI unit to the uphill side of the vine to promote downhill water flow. Additional recommendation regarding hillside venting and other considerations can be found in our Manual de instalación[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”Con aspersores y riego por goteo puedo ver que sale el agua, pero dado que las unidades DRI están bajo tierra, ¿cómo sé si están funcionando?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]With DRI, the fact that you cannot see the water coming out is actually a good thing because it means ALL the water is getting to your roots! But we understand the security that comes with a visual que. With DRI, once the pressure underground equals the pressure in the supply line the soil will be at full saturation and water will rise back up the insertion hole, forming a 4 to 6 inch wet spot where the quarter inch tube of the DRI enters the ground. That small wet spot is your confirmation that the system is working properly.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”Si utilizo DRI, ¿tendré que cambiar mi ciclo de riego?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]On independent blocks where only DRI are being used, then an adjustment to your irrigation cycles will almost certainly be required. As part of the “dial-in” process after your DRI system has been installed our expert field techs will help you determine how often and how long your irrigation sets should now be. Given that your new system will require less water and that deeper water will stay in the soil longer, the duration and frequency of your sets will change compared to your old surface method.

Para pruebas en las que solo se instalan unas pocas filas o bloques parciales de DRI sin independence from other methods, we will work with you to optimize the trial as best as possible using your existing sets[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Cómo me permitirá ahorrar dinero un sistema de riego de raíces profundas?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]Menos insumos + menos mantenimiento = más beneficios y plantas felices.

By accomplishing more with less. Direct, unimpeded delivery to the roots means you only have to put IN exactly what your plant needs, not more to account for run-off, evaporation and poor soil absorption. Therefore, less water, less energy to push the water and less fertilizer and amendments are required compared to traditional surface methods. In addition, less water on the surface means less weeds, less pests and less disease. No open emitters or sprinklers means no calcification or clogging.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Cómo reduce el sistema DRI los costos de mantenimiento?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]Once initial system check and optimization has been completed with DRI, the system becomes self-sufficient with very little maintenance required.  La eliminación de malezas y plagas se reduce significativamente debido a la falta de agua superficial (enlace a la foto de comparación).  Sprinkler checks and calcified emitters are no longer a concern as the DRI unit seals off the air to the emitter, allowing minerals in the water to remain soluble and easily pass through the system to be taken up by the plant.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Cómo debo almacenar las unidades DRI?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]It is preferable that deliveries of DRI units are timed to arrive at the jobsite when you are ready to install them. If they must be stored for a period of time, they should be kept in their original boxes in a cool, shaded area. DO NOT LEAVE THEM EXPOSED TO UV LIGHT OR EXTREME HEAT SUCH AS IN A VEHICLE OR THE BED OF A TRUCK. SUN AND HEAT WILL DAMAGE DRI. Once installed underground the DRI units will last indefinitely.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”¿Las unidades DRI vienen con garantía?” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]DRI units are simple and sound. They are made from materials which have been used in the irrigation industry for decades and in most cases outlast the vineyards and orchards that they are installed in. Nonetheless, all DRI units are warrantied against manufacturers defects for a period of 2 years from the date of installation. All storage, installation, dial-in and maintenance recommendations must be followed during the warranty period for claims to be honored. The warranty covers the units only and does not cover labor.[/su_spoiler]

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