Orchards and soil moisture sensors
Fruit and nut trees or shrubs can benefit greatly from a well-functioning soil moisture sensor system. Acheiving optimal flowering, inducing controlled stress, and optimizing yield have never been so easy.
Should you apply soil moisture sensors at an orchard?
The benefits of applying volumetric water content soil moisture sensors at an orchard are immense. From optimizing flowering to controlled stress, a smart system will make your work easy, accurate, and safe.
- Installation & MaintenanceOur system can be installed without the need for drills or any special tools. The depths of the sensors are easily adapted to your crop and the sensors can be left in the orchard for years without much maintenance.
- CoverageWe've spent 2 years optimizing our system for excellent wireless transmission within dense tree plantations. We provide one of the best ranges in the industry and are more robust to variations in GSM coverage than our competitors.
- InsightsOur system is made specifically for agriculture and we have years of experience working with orchards. Our automatic data analysis makes our system the most actionable and easy to use on the market.
Is SoilSense suitable for orchards?
SoilSense is already working with fruit and nut growers and is in many ways optimized to their needs. Here are some of the orchard-specific benefits of applying SoilSense to your trees or shrubs.
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Avoiding frost damageWith measurements of air and soil temperature, you can set up frost alarms for your trees or crops to avoid damage. -
Saving water and nutrientsWith volumetric water content measurements you easily avoid overirrigation and washing out nutrients from the soil. -
Automatic calibration for all cropsOur algorithms automatically detect field capacity and require little or no input from you providing you with crop-specific insights in real-time. -
Minimal maintanance after installationOur sensors can be left in the soil for 10 years, and the replaceable AA batteries in the datalogger lasts for 2 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read our experts' answers to the most common questions about soil moisture sensors in orchards.
With accurate soil moisture data, you can avoid over- or under-irrigating your fields. This not only saves water but also ensures that your crops get the right amount of water at the right time, improving yields.
The cost depends on the number of sensors you need and the subscription plan you choose. We offer flexible packages tailored to farms of all sizes. Contact us for a personalized quote at contact@soilsense.io.
Most of our customers notice improvements in irrigation efficiency and water savings within the first few weeks of use. In the long term, you’ll likely see increased crop yields and better soil management.
Yes, Soilsense provides full technical support to assist you with installation and system use. You can contact us via email, phone, or through our online support platform.
The sensors send you notifications when soil moisture levels fall below a critical threshold. This allows you to irrigate only when necessary, saving water and improving efficiency.
Book your free, 30-minute consultation
We will talk about your farm and advise on how soil sensors can be useful in improving your yield, using less water, and saving your time.