Irrigation line couplings are disclosed. The irrigation line couplings may each include a lockable release mechanism that may be positioned in a locked position or a released position. The irrigation line couplings may be incorporated into an irrigation manifold or other type of irrigation component, such as fittings (tees, elbows, etc.), valves, filters, pressure regulators, emitters, and adapters.

An irrigation device has a generally arc-shaped housing defining an opening through which a plant can grow when the device is placed on a ground face during use. The device further includes a plurality of stakes that can be fitted to the housing, wherein each stake can be rotated between a deployed state where the stake projects away from the housing in a position suitable for being placed into the ground and a non-deployed state where the stake is oriented sideways projecting into the opening.

An irrigation device has a generally arc-shaped housing defining an opening through which a plant can grow when the device is placed on a ground face during use. The device further includes a plurality of stakes that can be fitted to the housing, wherein each stake can be rotated between a deployed state where the stake projects away from the housing in a position suitable for being placed into the ground and a non-deployed state where the stake is oriented sideways projecting into the opening.

A method of irrigation comprises supplying water to an inclined irrigation pipe provided with a plurality of drippers such that a pressure at a highest level of the inclined irrigation pipe is at most 200 cm H.sub.2O.

A method of irrigation comprises supplying water to an inclined irrigation pipe provided with a plurality of drippers such that a pressure at a highest level of the inclined irrigation pipe is at most 200 cm H.sub.2O.

A low-flow emitter includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes a first thread portion, and a first passage defined in the first thread portion. The second housing includes a second thread portion, and a second passage defined in the second thread portion corresponding with the first thread portion in a thread connection. Part of the thread connection between the first and second housings is a loose fitting thread connection. A spiral passage is formed along the loose fitting thread connection between the first and second housings. Water flow rate is able to be controlled by a rotation of the first housing with respect to the second housing.

A method for watering plants using a self-contained high pressure distribution system with a water reservoir. A mini gear pump is used for pumping water to pressure compensated drip emitters at individual plants. A method for monitoring soil moisture content and programming of individual watering of plants through an energy efficient wireless networking system. The high-pressure water in the plant watering system is used as a communication physical channel for the wireless networking for improving wireless communication range and battery life of wireless terminals. Chip-level Differential Encoding based Spread Spectrum signaling is used for reducing wireless networking solution cost, improving wireless link budget, improving immunity to interference, and increasing battery life of wireless terminals.

The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of agricultural high-efficiency water-saving irrigation, and relates to a magnetization control apparatus for preventing clogging of a drip irrigation system irrigator and a control method thereof. The method includes: pumping irrigation water from the water source project through the first water pump, passing through the drip irrigation head control hub, and entering the pool; pumping the irrigation water through the second water pump, flowing through the first copper valve, and entering the magnetized pipe; the irrigation water after treated by the magnetizer returning to the pool through the flow rate monitor and the first valve in turn; when water quality of the irrigation water meets water quality requirements entering the capillary pipes, turning off the second water pump and stopping the cyclic magnetization treatment; the third water pump turning on; pumping the irrigation water after the cyclic magnetization treatment from the pool through the third water pump, and filtering through the mesh filter, entering the branch pipe and the capillary pipes through the second valve again; and the irrigation water flowing from the irrigators for irrigation. The present disclosure effectively solves the clogging problem of the drip irrigation system irrigator, has the advantages of cleanliness and high-efficiency; improves crop yield and quality, has a simple operation mode, and is convenient for users to operate.

The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of agricultural high-efficiency water-saving irrigation, and relates to a magnetization control apparatus for preventing clogging of a drip irrigation system irrigator and a control method thereof. The method includes: pumping irrigation water from the water source project through the first water pump, passing through the drip irrigation head control hub, and entering the pool; pumping the irrigation water through the second water pump, flowing through the first copper valve, and entering the magnetized pipe; the irrigation water after treated by the magnetizer returning to the pool through the flow rate monitor and the first valve in turn; when water quality of the irrigation water meets water quality requirements entering the capillary pipes, turning off the second water pump and stopping the cyclic magnetization treatment; the third water pump turning on; pumping the irrigation water after the cyclic magnetization treatment from the pool through the third water pump, and filtering through the mesh filter, entering the branch pipe and the capillary pipes through the second valve again; and the irrigation water flowing from the irrigators for irrigation. The present disclosure effectively solves the clogging problem of the drip irrigation system irrigator, has the advantages of cleanliness and high-efficiency; improves crop yield and quality, has a simple operation mode, and is convenient for users to operate.

The instant invention relates to methods for increasing or promoting microbial activity in soil selected for treatment.