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H.I.S. is made up of polyethylene-lined
irrigation beds, pipes, valves, pumps, and computer controls that work
in combination with a water capture and recycling reservoir. Rain
Harvesting can be utilized as a key renewable resource for the system.
Another key component is the recycling of water, regardless of the
source, so that it can in turn be conserved as opposed to becoming
irrigation runoff. Installed on either flat or sloped terrain, H.I.S.
divides your available land into sculpted irrigation beds. The water
irrigation system floods selected beds to a controlled height,
utilizing sub-surface irrigation (flood irrigation) techniques. After
the water remains in the plant bed for a predetermined length of time,
it is then drained into the reservoir. This process allows for
recycling water for future irrigation cycles.
H.I.S. dramatically reduces or even
completely eliminates dependence on ground and surface water sources
The H.I.S. system is engineered to be
extremely efficient at rainwater harvesting and the recapturing of
unused water. Any water not absorbed by plants during an application
or rain event is quickly collected and stored for future use, reducing
the dependence on surface and groundwater sources. In fact, in many
areas of the world where rainfall exceeds 30 inches, no alternative
water sources are necessary.
H.I.S. is ideal in areas where water
is scarce, brackish, or contaminated, as well as for facilities that
must pay for desalinated water. This system is adaptable for regions
where prolonged dry seasons occur. The system provides a consistent,
reliable source of stored water.
H.I.S. eliminates almost all of the
agricultural runoff, protecting against groundwater pollution. The
polyethylene-lined system is completely "closed loop". This Closed
Loop Irrigation System recycles unused water that is then recaptured
for future use. Therefore, the H.I.S. system provides an
environmentally-friendly solution for irrigation.
Benefits
H.I.S. is a cost-effective irrigation
and growing system with an advanced design that dramatically reduces
operational and maintenance costs, H.I.S. is the most cost-effective,
alternative watering solution for containerized crop production. With
this method, one can eliminate the need for field crews that must
routinely check emitters, micro sprays, or sprinklers. In fact, it
eliminates small pipes, tubing, and other orifices prone to clogging
that require constant attention. A central computer monitors the
entire process, further eliminating the need for operators. This
computerized irrigation system is unlike overhead watering ("top
down") irrigation techniques. H.I.S. guarantees that EVERY root of
EVERY plant receives a uniform amount of water. H.I.S. provides a
labor-saving solution that is effective, efficient and reliable.
H.I.S. Selectively Increases Uniform Plant
Growth and Crop Yields
The H.I.S. system utilizes a reflected
light from a special UV resistant, white liner. This increases plant
growth by reflecting sunlight onto the plant’s leaves. This innovation
selectively increases plant growth rates and higher yields per acre.
H.I.S. Creates Optimal Growing Conditions
 H.I.S.
creates ideal growing conditions for plants by eliminating most stress
factors associated with outdoor crop production. In conventional
irrigation systems, there is a variation from plant to plant
concerning the amount of water each plant receives. It is believed
that Irrigation from the bottom up, as opposed to the top down,
reduces the persistent downward motion of the fertilizer molecules.
With the H.I.S., the entire root system of each plant is watered
evenly from the "bottom up", without “wet or dry spots” in the root
ball.
The uniform watering application
eliminates plant stress that is caused by inadequate irrigation. With
the H.I.S. solution, the smallest pipe is a large mainline, thereby
reducing maintenance costs and eliminating the need to use filters. In
addition, the buildup of residue and rust in line is also not a
concern.
This advanced growing method also
reduces pumping costs. Using a low-pressure, high volume water
delivery system, H.I.S. requires approximately $100 per acre annually
for electrical and pumping costs. This is a tremendous savings
compared to expensive, high pressure pumps used in most agricultural
settings.
H.I.S. also acts as a natural weed
control system. This is due to the fast that "bottom up" irrigation
does not wet the surface of the container soil which enhances weed
seed germination in conventional irrigation. If weed seeds fail to
sprout, obviously weed control is reduced. In addition, the lack of
foliar wetting during irrigation discourages foliar fungal diseases.
This reduces fungal control costs.
It is strongly believed that
sub-surface irrigation requires less fertilizer. During the irrigation
cycle, the water in the plant container moves up and down rather than
maintaining a constant downward flow. It is believed that this
enhances fertilizer conservation since more fertilizer remains in the
container.
The system is also naturally
pest-resistant. The white polyethylene liner reflecting UV light to
the bottom of the leaf discourages many insects from harboring in the
shade of the leaf. This reduces the need for insecticides. Growers
will reduce the cost per acre for pesticides as well as labor costs
for field crews spraying.
H.I.S. has the Highest Water-Use Efficiency of
any Commercial System
H.I.S. utilizes sub-surface irrigation
which creates an increased water efficiency by using 50-75% less water
than emitters, micro sprays, and overheads. There are two ways in
which water is lost within an irrigation system. One is through
Evapotranspiration after water has been absorbed by the container
soil. The other is through evaporation of water outside of the
container. H.I.S. dramatically reduces the water that is frequently
lost to evaporation or runoff outside of the container. This is due to
the fact that the impermeable surface collects the unused water and
returns it to the reservoir. |
