Agriculture · Application

Outdoor potted crops

WaterPearls can be used in a variety of potted crops, like berries, saplings, vines and climbing plants.

Outdoor potted crops

In the field

Mesh envelopes of WaterPearls cover the topsoil of outdoor potted crops.

Up to 25–50% of irrigation water is lost to evaporation — UN FAO

+20-30%

Yield increase

4

Step install per pot

50 yr

Maintenance-free lifespan

How it works

A “drop it and forget it” solution.

1

Mesh envelopes

WaterPearls are inserted in mesh envelopes to cover the topsoil.

2

Drippers attached

Irrigation drippers are attached to the mesh.

3

Water infiltrates

Water will infiltrate into the pot.

4

No evaporation loss

The cover stops water escaping at the surface.

Performance

More from every pot.

Increase yield by up to 30% by shifting evaporation to transpiration
Increase nutrient use efficiency by keeping soil at optimal moisture level
Eliminate use of herbicides by preventing pollen from germination

Outdoor potted crop covered with WaterPearls

Benefits

Lower cost, healthier substrate.

Facilitate transition to organic
No maintenance or upkeep for up to 50 years
Reduce water pumping costs
Improved soil health and biota
Improved resilience to climate change

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