Fertigation

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Fertigation

Fertigation (pronunciation: /fɜːrtɪˈɡeɪʃən/) is a method of agricultural practice that combines fertilizing and irrigating in one process. The term is a portmanteau of the words 'fertilizer' and 'irrigation'.

Etymology

The term 'fertigation' is derived from the combination of 'fertilizer' and 'irrigation'. The concept of fertigation has been in use since the mid-20th century, but the term itself was coined in the late 20th century.

Definition

Fertigation is a method in which fertilizer is dissolved and distributed along with water in your irrigation system. This method allows for the precise application of nutrients directly to the plant's root zone, in the right amount, at the right time, to each plant individually.

Related Terms

  • Drip Irrigation: A type of micro-irrigation system that has the potential to save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface.
  • Hydroponics: A type of horticulture and a subset of hydroculture, which is a method of growing plants, usually crops, without soil, by using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent.
  • Nutrient Film Technique (NFT): A hydroponic technique wherein a very shallow stream of water containing all the dissolved nutrients required for plant growth is recirculated past the bare roots of plants in a watertight gully, also known as channels.

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