Drip Irrigation on Cucumber Plants Under a greenhouse environment

A greenhouse is a controlled environment in which crops that need heat, light & protection from weather changes are grown

It is important to note that doing greenhouse farming requires

1. A flattened & well drained site free from bushes, tall trees & water logging

2. A reliable water source

3. A good water pumping and delivery system

4. The right size of a water tank

5. Well designed & installed drip irrigation system (it should be automated to get the best results)

6. Temperature, humidity, PH meters and other growth requirements controls are a must have for best results

7. Proper records keeping system &

8. A good agronomist to manage production (for best results)

Advantages of Greenhouse Farming

1. Maximum output from every square unit of land

2. Continuous crop production throughout the year without waiting for seasonal rains thus timely meeting market demands

3. Reduced costs on weeding, watering, fertilizer application & crop protection chemicals

4. One can easily practice organic farming since a greenhouse is a controlled environment

5. Even vegetable Crops (say tomatoes) tend to mature very fast and can be harvested for up to 10-12months before uprooting the mother plant

6. There is efficient utilization of water through drip irrigation