Netafim 36" Plum PC Spray Stake Assembly Only 3.2 GPH (Pack of 25)

Description

Spray Stake Assembly
What's Included: The 45 degree elbow, emitter, and 36 inch, 5mm tubing. Does not include spray stake.
Netafim single dripper stake assemblies will reduce setup time considerably. This 36 or 48 inch assembly will install right where you need it. Dripper assembly uses a 3.2 or 6.6 GPH pressure compensating emitter with CNL check valve, 36 or 48 inches of Super Flex Tubing. The minimum operating pressure is 22 PSI. Pair the 3.2 GPH assemblies with the Netafim single pattern standard spray stakes (HGC747735) and the 6.6 GPH assemblies with the Netafim single pattern (HGC747736) or double pattern (HGC747737) standard spray stakes
Superior Wetting of the Soil Mix
- Improves plant quality and conserves resources
Netafim PC (Pressure Compensating) Spray Stakes were built from the beginning to fill the needs of the nursery grower. The spray pattern angles downward - just enough - to keep the spray on the soil and not flying into or over the wall of the pot. Water flying out of the pot is wasted. Water that hits the side of the pot typically runs down the side and out the bottom of the pot and is not effective in wetting the soil mix.
Water retained by the soil mix is the most important measure of the effectiveness of a spray stake. A poor spray pattern may look good to the eye, but in fact does not apply water uniformly over the soil surface and results in poor water retention. The Netafim spray pattern provides maximum water retention by the soil mix - exactly what the plant needs.
An additional benefit of the excellent wetting pattern is the uniform activation of topdressed fertilizers. The result is superior plant growth and more efficient use of water resources, and fertilizer if liquid feed is being used.
Uniform Watering from the First Pot to the Last
- Improves plant quality, simplifies design and controls system costs
Have you ever measured the difference in the amount of water the plants closest to the valve get compared to those furthest from the valve? It might be much more than you think and it adds up over time.
In a non-pressure compensating design, the spray stakes at the beginning of the line have a higher pressure and supply more water than those at the end of the line. Therefore, plants at the beginning of the line receive more water than they need by the time the plants at the end of the line are sufficiently watered. Each time the fi eld is watered these differences add up and eventually some plants can outgrow others, resulting in a lack of uniformity and less than a top-quality yield.
Netafim pressure compensating emitters have been in use for over 20 years and can now be used in spray stake systems. As a result, Netafim PC Spray Stakes ensure every pot in the entire system receives exactly the same amount of water. This eliminates the need to overwater some plants to be sure the driest plants receive enough water to thrive. This water savings is typically between 5% and 20% and can be even more.
Spray Patterns Designed for Nursery Containers
- Pick the spray pattern that is right for your plants
For simplicity, some growers place the spray stake near the edge of the pot, making the single-sided spray stake the best selection. Other growers prefer the advantages created by our unique ‘bow-tie’ double-spray pattern:
Doubles the size of the spray pattern, useful for optimized wetting in very coarse mixes, or large pots. One spray stake can do the work of two or more traditional spray stakes.
Allows positioning of the spray stake near the stem of the plant. This placement minimizes wetting of the base of the stem, a vulnerable point for some plant species.