Onion Irrigation System in Kenya

The best Onion Irrigation System is available at discounted prices in Aqua Hub Kenya. We are the leading supplier of high-quality irrigation kits for high-value crops in East Africa.

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Onion Drip Irrigation Kit Prices in Kenya

We also offer custom drip irrigation kits for other farm sizes beyond one acre of land. Always contact us to get a quote for all the drip irrigation accessories you need.

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Installation of Onion Drip Irrigation Systems in Kenya

We also do installation services for onion irrigation systems and other irrigation kits at affordable rates. Our expertise is widely sort in all parts of the country for both large scale and small scale irrigation projects.

Do Onion Irrigation Systems Improve Yield?

Onion farming is one of the most interesting agricultural ventures and is popular for high returns on investment. Onions will produce a better yield when all the ecological and climatic conditions are met. However, onion yield also heavily depends on the techniques of applying water and fertilizers.

Is Onion Irrigation necessary?

Irrigation of onions is an alternative option to produce onions in areas where rainfall is below the required rate. Additionally, irrigation allows you to grow all onion varieties all year round even in dry seasons.

Importance of Onion Irrigation Systems

• Leads to control water distribution thus the plant grows effectively till maturity.
• Irrigation leads to large and quality bulb formation.
• Onion irrigation results in a 30% increase in yield than those grown to rely on rain.
• Irrigation systems for onions ensure proper spacing for balanced growth and bulb size.
• Fertilizer distribution occurs effectively thus reducing loss and cost.

Onion Drip Irrigation System in Kenya

A common onion irrigation system technique in Kenya is the drip irrigation method. Drip irrigation is a method that irrigates crops in a pattern of droplets coming from equal sections.

Common Onion Drip Irrigation System Accessories

Drip irrigation kits or systems are composed of devices that make up the complete system. The components include;

• Driplines – the end parts or delivery pipes with emitter holes that release water.
• HDPE Mainline Pipe – a waterproof and quality pipe that carries water to the farm.
• Filters – devices designed to remove debris in the system
• Ball valves – regulate the flow of water
• Check valves – prevents the backflow of water in the system
• Fertilizer kit – a device that supplies fertilizer into the drip system.

Specifications and Features of Onion Drip Kits

Driplines

• Available in diameter of 16mm
• UV-treated plastic material
• Wall thickness of 0.3 mm
• 1000 m roll length
• Available in emitter hole spacing of 15 cm, 20 cm, and 30 cm.

HDPE mainline and Sub-mainline Pipes

• Diameter sizes vary from 32 mm, 40mm,50 mm, 63mm, 75mm, and 90 mm.
• length of 100 m

Filters

• Available in sizes of ¾, 1, 1 ½ and 2 inch
• HDPE Plastic body
• Threaded inlet

Ball Valves

• Sizes available; 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 63mm, 75, and 90mm.
• PVC material

How Onion Drip Irrigation Systems Deliver Water

The onion drip irrigation system does not rely on pumps to deliver water to the farm. The system has been proven to operate under normal gravitational pressure. To achieve effective water flow to entire farm sections, your water tank needs to be on a tower 3m high.

Best Practices for Onion Drip Irrigation

• Plant in raised beds or farm sections. length of 100m and 30 cm spacing.
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• Irrigate at least 3 times a week
• The duration should take 30 – 40 minutes.
• Increase the rate of irrigation once bulbs start to form after 6 weeks.

How to Maintain an Onion Drip Irrigation System

• Monitoring and checking the water consumption on every farm section.
• Check for any leakages that can occur on the system
• Regular inspection on the dripline to ensure no clogged pipes.
• Replace any broken pipes and fittings
• Check soil moisture to ensure the flow rate is within the recommended rate.

Common for different types of irrigation layouts and driplines that can be applied in an irrigation zone.