# Drip irrigation: from design to application in cultivation. Source page: [https://perinirrigacao.com.br/en/gotejamento/](https://perinirrigacao.com.br/en/gotejamento/) Automatically translated from Portuguese. Our projects, service information and technical references relate to Brazil. Contact us to discuss your location and requirements. [Read the Portuguese original](https://perinirrigacao.com.br/gotejamento/) Bring water to the root region with a system designed for your crop. Perin evaluates soil, planting and water source to define lines, emitters, filtration and sectors, with supply and installation as per the proposal. [Request quote](https://perinirrigacao.com.br/en/?segmento=agricola#contato) ![Drip irrigation system registered by Perin Irrigação](https://perinirrigacao.com.br/assets/perin/responsive/service-drip-640-055633cbf116.webp) Drip irrigation. Registration of the Perin collection. ## How does drip irrigation work? Drip irrigation applies water close to the roots through emitters distributed along the lines. The number and spacing of application points depend on the planting and how the water is distributed in the soil. The project combines this data with the length of the lines, the terrain and the available pressure to define the emitters and sectors. Soil and planting Texture, infiltration, spacing and plant stage help define the wet strip and row position. Water and filtration Source analysis guides filtering. Particles and deposits can compromise emitters; the project must provide for inspection and cleaning. Flow and pressure The available flow, the terrain and the length of the lines guide the division into sectors and the hydraulic sizing. ## What to gather to talk about the project. - Crop, area and planting spacing. - Municipality, topography and plot design. - Water source, known flow and available analysis. - Existing pumping and energy structure. You can start with the information you already know. The team organizes the data necessary for the evaluation with you. [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/5514998245219?text=Hello%21+I+want+to+talk+about+drip+irrigation.) ## Localized application requires monitoring. Check reference pressure and flow, operation of emitters and condition of filters. The schedule must follow rain, climate and soil humidity. Automation helps to execute the routine; Management continues to need observation and adjustment. ## Surface or underground drip? On the surface, the lines are on the ground; underground, also called subsurface, they are installed below the surface. The choice needs to consider cultivation, roots, soil preparation and circulation of machines, in addition to how to inspect and maintain the system. Installation depth is not a one size fits all measurement. Burying an existing line without evaluating its specification and cultivation conditions can make the operation difficult. Present the property's routine to compare alternatives before installation. ## A proposal that explains the entire system. Check which plots and stages will be covered, the components specified and what will be used from the current structure. Hydraulic design, materials, installation, automation and operating guidelines must have their scope identified in the proposal. To begin, enter the crop, municipality, hectares and water source. If the system already exists, describe non-uniformity, clogging or operational limitations that you want to evaluate. This data helps to define the necessary survey and scope of contracting. [How to measure drip irrigation uniformity before replacing emitters](https://perinirrigacao.com.br/en/blog/teste-de-uniformidade-gotejamento/) ## Questions about drip irrigation. **Is drip irrigation suitable for any soil?** The choice depends on how water is distributed in the soil and which roots need to be addressed. Emitters, spacing and sectors are defined based on the area and cultivation. **Is it possible to automate drip irrigation?** It is possible to evaluate the integration of valves, programming and sensors. Compatibility with existing pumping, filtration and equipment needs to be part of the design. Technical reference: [Embrapa — irrigation and filtration systems](https://www.infoteca.cnptia.embrapa.br/infoteca/bitstream/doc/421474/1/Dc023.pdf); [Embrapa — Irrigation: from fundamentals to systems management](https://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/bitstream/doc/1133148/1/Irrigacao-fundamentos-manejo-sistemas.pdf). Information guides planning; the project and management are defined from the property. ## Let's plan irrigation in your area? Tell the crop, municipality, approximate area and water source. Inform if you intend to implement, expand or modernize irrigation. [Request quote](https://perinirrigacao.com.br/en/?segmento=agricola#contato) [Discover Perin's agricultural operations](https://perinirrigacao.com.br/en/irrigacao-agricola/)