Roots & watering
Uneven watering or dry bags
When one bag dries while its neighbour stays wet, start by comparing water delivery. Increasing irrigation everywhere can make the wet areas worse.
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Why do low cocopeat bags keep dripping after irrigation stops?
Separate line drainage from irrigation applied while the pump is running.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DigbyYour roots & watering guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Unplanned water after shut-down can keep low-positioned coir wetter than neighbouring bags.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Observe which emitters continue dripping and for how long after shut-down.
- Compare their elevation and connection layout with bags that stop promptly.
- Check whether anti-drain or check-valve features are installed and operating as specified.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What happens after shut-down?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Only low emitters keep flowing
Have the irrigation supplier review line drainage and anti-drain requirements.
All emitters flow for a similar short period
Measure this contribution before assuming a fault; compare with the equipment specification.
One outlet never stops
Inspect its valve or emitter condition using the supplier service procedure.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Include post-shut-down water in the affected bag comparison.
Keep in mind
Do not move drainage openings to hide a delivery imbalance.
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