Water Savings
The Ebb and Flow Capillary Irrigation system is by far the most advanced water saving irrigation system in the world. Greenhouses and nursery’s that convert to Ebb and Flow Mat have been shown to reduce their overall water needs by up to 80% compared to sprinklers. This amazing reduction is made possible because of Ebb and Flow Mats delivery of water directly to the root zone through capillary action. This ingenious method of delivery allows all plants to absorb only the water they need and never more. All unused water can easily be collected and reused, so absolutely no water is wasted.
According to Cresswell & Huett, Management of Nursery Runoff, 1996.
Up to 80% of the applied water falls between the pots: water distribution is generally uneven, with the pots most remote from the sprinkler sources obtaining least water: as much 80% of the water entering the pot mix may rapidly drain away to waste, and is not available to the plant. And, finally, some of the water reaching the pot may be deflected by foliage.