What’s Fertigation?
Fertilizer + Irrigation = Fertigation. Whether you water by hand, use a sprinkler system, or a drip irrigation system, you can deliver fertilized water directly to your plants. Fertigation is a simple and efficient way to provide nutrients to your garden while saving time and water.
Which Fertilizers Are Best for Fertigation?
Choosing the best fertilizers for fertigation depends on your irrigation system and your plants' needs. Water-soluble or liquid fertilizers are diluted and can be applied either through foliar feeding (sprayed on leaves) or directly to the soil.
Fertilizer Injectors for Drip Irrigation
If you’re using a drip irrigation system or sprinklers, consider upgrading to the Chapin Hydrofeed Fertilizer Injector. These systems require a minimum water pressure of 40 psi to operate efficiently. It’s important to use a backflow preventer, like the Vacuum Breaker, before the injector to prevent contamination of your water supply.
Drip Irrigation Supplies
Additional Resources
Need more information on fertigation or irrigation systems? You can:
- Visit our website for helpful articles and product guides.
- Browse our Fertilizer & Growing Supplies for everything you need.
- Speak with our knowledgeable call center staff at 888-784-1722.
- Stop by our Grass Valley store for expert advice.
Invest in fertilizer mixers and injectors to make fertigation an easy, efficient, and effective part of your gardening routine.
What Fertigation Does
Fertigation introduces a compatible fertilizer solution into an irrigation system so nutrients can be distributed with water. The method can provide even application, but only when the injector ratio, irrigation flow, filtration, and fertilizer concentration are understood.
Use only products labeled or otherwise clearly suitable for the equipment and crop. Insoluble materials can clog emitters, and concentrated products can injure roots when mixed or diluted incorrectly. Keep stock solutions labeled, prevent cross-connections with potable water, and flush the system as directed after feeding.
Related Fertilizer Guidance
This page supports Fertilizer Types: Granular, Liquid, Soluble & Pelleted. Use that pillar for the complete decision process, then confirm the application with the current product label.
