The idea of “fertigation basics” is a bit of an oxymoron. The fact of the matter is that fertigation is complicated. From the actual delivery of water and nutrients to the management of wastewater and runoff—there are major factors to consider like costs, regional regulations, and automation. Fertigation systems run the gamut from fairly manual to highly technologically advanced. The best way to understand what’s right for you is to partner with a firm that not only understands your options but also knows the rules in your market regarding what can and can’t go down the drain.