FLOOD & DRAIN (EBB & FLOW)
Ebb and Flow, also known as Flood and Drain, is the system of choice for commercial growers because it delivers superior results and operational efficiency. It is the industry's preferred method for commercial hydroponic propagation.
Our closed-loop Ebb and Flow systems are engineered to achieve uniform, vibrant, and optimal growth for your seedlings and young plants.
CORE BENEFITS
OPTIMAL ROOT HEALTH
As the growing media floods, old waste gases are expelled; upon draining, fresh, oxygenated air is drawn into the root zone, allowing the media to "breathe" and ensuring maximum root vigor.
SUPERIOR UNIFORMITY
Bottom watering provides highly consistent hydration and nutrition across all plants in the tray.
DISEASE PREVENTION
Since the foliage remains dry, the system minimizes the risk of common fungal diseases associated with overhead watering.
MINIMAL WASTE
It is a closed-loop system where excess water and fertilizer drain back to a reservoir, ready to be recycled after pH and nutrient correction.
PRECISION AUTOMATION & CONTROL
Remove the guesswork from watering with intelligent control options that ensure your plants are fed exactly what they need, when they need it:
Time-Based Control: Automatic watering/feeding based on simple elapsed time.
Solar Integration: Utilizing a solar integrator, the plants are fed more often on bright, sunny days and less often when the weather is dull, preventing overwatering and maintaining ideal moisture levels.
Root Zone Management: We can integrate heating elements, such as heat-pads, and solution heaters to consistently maintain the optimal root zone temperature for healthy growth.
CUSTOMISABLE SYSTEM DESIGN & SCALE
We design Ebb and Flow solutions that perfectly fit your operation, regardless of size:
Flexible Scale: Systems can be scaled from a single tray of a few square meters up to an entire commercial greenhouse installation.
Zone Management: We can integrate an irrigation controller to break your unit into manageable sections or zones. This removes the need for one massive reservoir tank and allows you to set different watering frequencies for different crop sections.
READY TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT?
PGO Horticulture has successfully designed and built commercial and hobby Flood and Drain systems across New Zealand and internationally.
Contact us with your requirements today, and we will offer a cost-effective, reliable, and practical solution tailored to your needs.
PGO Horticulture Ltd delivers outstanding service and a full range of hydroponic and horticultural supplies. Our specialties include Greenhouse automation, in-house custom nutrients, fertiliser dosing, and complete system design and installation. We proudly assist commercial growers and serious hobbyists worldwide.
CONTACT
Email: sales@pgohort.co.nz
Phone: +64 7 280 6561
