Written by: Sam Reid
2021
In 2020 we installed a new Hydroponics tee from capillary concrete on our 5th hole to trial a change in practice from traditional methods. The structure is made of a base layer of capillary concrete on the base with pure sand layered above as the main root zone soil.
The system automatically regulates the water levels in the sand and increases gas exchange by raising and lowering the water table to produce deeper, healthier roots and higher-quality turf grass. As a result of this, there is a significantly reduced need to aerate, hollow core and irrigate the surface. In turn, this has led to a reduced frequency of machinery compacting the surface and significant savings in resource input into the tee.
The system is capable of saving up to 85% water use in comparison to conventional irrigation systems. The system also works off of solar power so uses renewable energy to operate it.
