Smart irrigation with MIYO

Proper watering is the basis for a healthy and thriving garden.

Here are watering tips from MIYO:

• Water like nature: deep, but less often and irregularly. This stimulates root growth and helps the plants become strong and resistant to drought.
• When is the best time to water? If you water early in the morning, before it gets too hot, you will reduce water loss through evaporation. The afternoon is also an option. Avoid watering in the evening or at night, as prolonged moisture on leaves can encourage the growth of fungal diseases.
• The key to a healthy garden is proper soil moisture. Not too dry, but not too wet for long periods of time. You should definitely avoid overwatering, as this leads to soil compaction and valuable nutrients are washed out. Time-controlled irrigation must therefore be continuously adapted to the seasonal and weather conditions.

"This is how you control your irrigation with MIYO"

• MIYO is oriented towards the most important parameter of irrigation: soil moisture. Additionally, you can enter time windows during which irrigation can take place if the soil requires it. In the irrigation settings, you can set the lower and upper limits of moisture. To achieve natural fluctuations and save water, make sure to set the moisture limits far enough apart. It usually does not need to be irrigated every day.
• To save water, it is best to plant plants with similar water needs in one area. The Sensor should be placed in a representative spot of this area. Targeted water supply, e.g., drip irrigation, is more economical than watering extensively, e.g., with sprinklers. The irrigation should be designed so that the area is supplied evenly.
• Use mulch: Adding a layer of mulch around your plants helps conserve soil moisture by reducing evaporation. Mulch also helps suppress weed growth, regulate soil temperature and improve soil structure in the long term.
• MIYO is the best guarantee for optimal water supply to your garden and for preventing overwatering. Adjustments to the growth phases of the plants or observations of plant health can be easily done on your phone.

You can also find the article on our homepage on the page https://miyo.garden/pages/smart-irrigation.