With the season fast approaching, this is a great time to install soil moisture sensors and view a full-season's set of soil moisture dynamics. Follow the filling of the soil profile from rainfall and the natural drawdown of soil moisture during the spring to determine when irrigation needs to begin in each vineyard block.
The probes we support measure soil moisture and temperature from 6-12 sensor depths. Meaning with one probe, you can view specific moisture readings every 4 inches- down to four feet (or more)!
- Identify where and how much water is stored in your soil
- View where root activity is occurring
- Visualize when moisture becomes sufficiently depleted such that irrigation is necessary
- Know how deeply irrigation applications percolate in your soil for precision irrigation and avoidance of deep percolation
- Precisely identify the correct irrigation schedule - no guesswork or models
We are ready to put the necessary measures in place so you can view soil moisture data for years to come. Telemetry systems we support will send continuous data to your smart phone or computer.
The chart above is an example of soil moisture patterns for the whole profile as well as for specific depths.
Contact paul@advancedvit.com for more information on soil moisture sensors. We are happy to find the site-specific system that best fits your needs.