A subsurface-drip or microirrigation system is flexible and can provide frequent light irrigations. This is especially suitable for arid, hot and windy areas with limited water supply. Crops Subsurface microirrigation is suitable for almost all Crops. It is used extensively for high-value fruit and vegetable Crops, turf and landscapes. Strawberry, tomato, potato, cantaloupe, onions and other vegetables have shown increase in yield, both in quantity and quality.
Cantaloupe tends to mature early and uniformly.
Rots, molds or blemishes from hard water are eliminated. Alfalfa regrowth after a cut may be encouraged by subsurface irrigation without allowing shallow-rooted weeds to emerge. A large variety of drip tubes are available on the market. The polyethylene tubes have built-in emitters set at certain intervals along the tube. Water drips out of the emitter opening at the end of a turbulent pathway, where the pressure is dissipated and water just dribbles out.