Vermisterra hydrospiral is a deep-root watering apparatus installed in the soil near the base of a plant. The hydrospiral consists of a durable mesh tube that is buried below the soil surface, with a drip irrigation emitter positioned at the top of the tube. As irrigation water enters the top of the hydrospiral, it is directed deeper into the soil and closer to the plant's root zone. This helps deliver water where the roots need it most while reducing water loss from surface evaporation and runoff. The open mesh design also allows water and air to move through the surrounding soil, helping create a healthier environment around the roots. By delivering moisture deeper into the root zone and supporting soil aeration, hydrospiral can help encourage stronger root development and healthier plants. Hydrospiral tubes are made of anti-clogging heavy duty PE plastic. The t-type thread design is resistant to high compression. The 0.9 x 1.2 mm (about 0.05 in) sidewall openings are made of a high-density mesh that minimizes soil entering the tube. Therefore, there is no need for a sock or extra filter material.
- Efficient Water Usage: Water is often wasted due to evaporation or runoff. HydroSpiral improves water efficiency and minimizes the total water volume required to irrigate trees. As water moves through the HydroSpiral and reaches root cluster areas efficiently by soil capillary action, resulting in less evaporation.
- Improve Root Zone: HydroSpiral helps plant roots to grow deeper and broader, resulting in greater tree stability, higher survival rates and healthier long-term growth. Many transplanted trees and shrubs suffer from low survival rate, mainly due to poor root system establishment. HydroSpiral helps to minimize transplant shock and aids in establishing deep strong roots.
- Reduce Weeds: HydroSpiral guides irrigation water into the ground bypassing the top surface where weeds thrive. As weeds do not have access to water, their numbers are cut significantly. Lowering the weed population will save time and money spent on removing them.
- Bottom Watering: Efficient bottom watering for raised beds, flower beds, and large planters. Water and oxygen feed microbes and roots in root zone. Less is wasted to evaporation and runoff.
- Easy to Install: Includes 1/4 in. poly tube for easy installation with your existing drip irrigation system. We recommend using 1-3 GPH emitters (not included) for low and slow soaking over several hours depending on your soil type.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE:
- Dig a hole for the deep root irrigation tube using a Shovel, Auger, or Post Hole Digger. Place the end of the spaghetti tube inside the Debris cup. Connect an emitter to your drip line.
- Drip irrigation run time: calculate gallons of water needed to permeate the area. Set timer to run for that many hours. We suggest low and slow (approx. 1-3 GPH for hours to promote soaking)
- Maintain the tube by checking and removing debris from the cup as needed.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
- Raised Vegetable Beds and Flower Beds: Place toward the center of the bed, evenly spaced out.
- Trees: A minimum of 2-4 Hydrospiral tubes per tree is recommended. Place along the outermost circumference of the tree's canopy.
- Large Pots: Place as close to the edge of the pot as possible.
Note: When bottom watering, the water will wick upwards through the soil, eventually reaching just below the surface. Water will travel deeper for sandy soils and farther outwards for clay soils. You may dig into the soil to see how far it traveled in your soil type.
