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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How can I find an irrigation leak before cocopeat bags suffer?
Compare measured zone use with visible delivery and crop demand.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DigbyYour roots & watering guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
A leaking line can waste nutrient solution and reduce the water reaching coir bags elsewhere.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Compare flow-meter totals for the same programmed event.
- Inspect joints, valves, benches and unusually wet floor areas during operation.
- Check whether the flow meter moves when all intended outlets are closed.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What is different?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Use rises without more drainage
Look for leaks or unintended open zones before increasing feed preparation.
One area is persistently wet
Inspect nearby tubing and connections, including hidden undersides.
Meter moves with zones closed
Arrange a valve and pipe inspection; first verify that no other authorised use shares the meter.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Repair the cause and compare the next several event totals.
Keep in mind
Do not assume every increase in water use means the crop is growing faster.
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