Fertigation Systems
Feed your plants through your irrigation system. Accurate, even nutrient delivery for orchards, vineyards, market gardens, nurseries and productive home gardens.
Water and nutrients in the same place, at the same time
Fertigation injects soluble fertiliser into the irrigation water, so nutrients reach the root zone in small, regular doses instead of a few large broadcast applications. Plants can use more of what you apply, less is lost to run-off and leaching, and nobody has to spread fertiliser by hand.
We design and install fertigation systems sized to your irrigation and the way you want to feed, from a simple venturi injector on a home veggie garden to dosing pumps and dedicated tanks on orchards around Balhannah and vineyards around Woodside.
Every fertigation setup includes appropriate backflow protection and filtration, so fertiliser cannot get back into your water supply and emitters stay clear. Fertigation works best on a well-designed drip system, so if yours needs attention, start with our installation and design service.
Choosing the right setup
Venturi injectors
Simple, low-cost injection with no moving parts. Well suited to smaller systems and home food gardens.
Proportional dosing pumps
Water-powered injectors that dose at a set ratio regardless of flow, for consistent rates across zones.
Electric injection pumps
Precise, controllable dosing for larger systems, able to be linked to the irrigation controller.
Tanks and mixing
Correctly sized tanks, mixing and plumbing for preparing and holding fertiliser solutions.
Backflow and safety
Backflow prevention, check valves and isolation so chemicals can only flow one way.
Filtration and flushing
Filtration after the injection point and a flushing routine so drippers do not block with residue.
“I engaged Martin for his irrigation expertise on a Permaculture installation and was very impressed with his workmanship and enthusiasm. Highly recommended, 5 stars.”Living Foodscapes
Fertigation installs across the region
We install and service fertigation on farms, orchards, vineyards and gardens in these areas.
Common questions
What fertilisers can go through a fertigation system?
Water-soluble fertilisers made for fertigation. Some products react with each other or with hard or iron-rich water and can block emitters, so we talk through what you plan to use. For crop nutrition programs we are happy to work alongside your agronomist.
Is fertigation worth it for a home garden?
For productive gardens such as veggie patches, fruit trees and permaculture plots it can be. A simple injector is inexpensive and makes regular liquid feeding effortless.
Can fertigation be added to my existing system?
Usually, yes. We assess the system's flow, filtration and backflow protection first, then fit the injector in the right spot.
Other ways we can help
Installation & System Design
New systems designed around your water source, pressure, soil and plants, then installed properly.
View service →Maintenance & Repairs
Seasonal servicing, leaks, faulty valves and controller problems fixed to keep your system reliable.
View service →Garden & Landscape Irrigation
Drip and sprinkler systems for lawns, garden beds, veggie patches and commercial landscapes.
View service →Automation & Smart Controls
Smart controllers, weather adjustment, sensors and app control for hands-free watering.
View service →Irrigation System Assessment
A full check of your existing system with clear, prioritised recommendations.
View service →Irrigation Manuals
Personalised documentation of your system: zone maps, settings, maintenance and troubleshooting.
View service →Interested in fertigation?
Tell us what you are growing and how your irrigation is set up. We will recommend a fertigation setup that suits.