Example: Drip Irrigation for a Vegetable Garden (100 m²)

In short For a 100 m² vegetable garden with row cultivation, plan for approx. 2,500 l/week, around 330 m of drip pipe, 2 irrigation zones and an Ø 25 mm supply line – plus a filter, pressure reducer and two solenoid valves. The exact parts list is created by the irrigation planner.

This practical example shows a complete drip irrigation system for a vegetable garden of 100 m² with row crops – from the assumptions and key figures through to the finished parts list. You can determine your own specific values in just a few minutes with the irrigation planner.

Assumptions

Parameter Value
Area / crop 100 m², vegetable/row crop (~25 l/m²/week)
Water source ¾” garden tap, approx. 1.500 l/h at ~3 bar
Row & emitter spacing 30 cm, emitter 2 l/h

Result (guide values)

Key figure Value
Water requirement approx. 2.500 l/week (≈ 360 l/day)
Dripline length approx. 330 m
Irrigation zones 2 (source not sufficient for all emitters at once)
Rec. supply line Ø 25 mm PE

Parts list (example)

Component Quantity Source
Dripline Ø 16 mm (integrated emitters) approx. 330 m Kulano.store
PE supply line Ø 25 mm approx. 20 m Kulano.store
Compression fitting Ø 25 (coupling/elbow/tee/end cap) Set Compression fittings
Sieve filter ¾” (120 Mesh) 1 Plastic filters
Pressure reducer 1,5 bar 1 Kulano.store
Solenoid valve 1″ (9V) + valve box 2 Solenoid valves

Background reading: measuring water flow, filter selection and zones & solenoid valves.

Expert advice from KLN: We adapt this example to your garden and put together the parts list. Send an enquiry now.

Frequently asked questions

How many zones do I need for 100 m²?
With a source of around 1,500 l/h, about 2 zones, since not all drippers can run at the same time.
Can I adapt the example to my garden?
Yes, the planner adjusts the area, water source and dripper values individually.
Are the stated quantities binding?
They are guide values; we are happy to create the final design in a technical consultation.