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As you will see later in this manual, this distinction between sparse and dense
planting schemes is important because the planting scheme strongly suggests
which type of low-volume irrigation system design approach to take and which
drip products to use.
• Individual plants are generally irrigated by individual emission devices that
supply a precise amount of water directly to the plant’s root zone (see Figure
2-3). These devices include single- and multi-outlet emitters, as well as
micro-bubblers.
• Dense plantings require emission devices that supply a precise amount of
water across the entire area. These devices include inline emitter tubing
(shown in Figure 2-4) and micro-sprays.
Figure 2-4: Dense planting irrigated with inline emitter tubing
Figure 2-3: Sparse planting irrigated with multi-outlet emitters
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