AQUAMAT^® — The Water Conservation System

When used in greenhouses, the Aquamat system ensures uniform plant growth, optimizing the distribution of water and fertilizers.

Improving crop growth while saving water is a key to success in today’s highly competitive horticultural industry. In response to the needs of nursery growers for greater productivity in an environment where saving water is an increasing concern, researchers at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center of the University of Florida and Laval University in Quebec, Canada collaborated on the development of a revolutionary irrigation system.

The Aquamat^® System

This unique patented system is based on a high-performance multi-layer textile mat reflecting the latest technological advances. The mat allows even distribution of water from pot to pot, prevents surface evaporation and requires considerably less water than conventional overhead irrigation systems. As a result you get faster, uniform plant growth. Better yet, it is highly affordable and easy to install.

Advantages of the Aquamat system

Specifically designed for nurseries, greenhouses and garden centers, this revolutionary and versatile multi-layer water conservation system:

• Uses less than 60% of the water required by conventional systems
• Accelerates plant growth by up to 35%
• Eliminates most runoff

Components

The Aquamat system consists of four layers and incorporates functionals features:

1. The top layer – the patented MicroFab™ anti-rooting cover – is a UV-resistant permeable woven coated textile that lets water through while keeping roots out.
2. The second layer – the Evaporation Block – consists of a fluffy textile, which separates the absorbent mat from the top layer, thus preventing surface evaporation. When compressed by the weight of the pots, capillary uptake will occur.
3. The third layer is a super-absorbent felt mat with high capillary properties that promote the uniform and unfettered circulation of water in all directions.
4. Beneath these three layers is a specially engineered watertight plastic sheet, which covers the ground and prevents water from seeping into the soil.
5. Capillary break
6. Drip tapes
7. Perimeter seal

Each of these layers plays a specific role, creating the most effective irrigation system known to date.

See Aquamat’s Technical Data

Visit the Aquamat web site www.aquamatsystem.com for more informations.