How to choose a good orchard fan?

Wind machines are used in the agricultural sector to prevent or mitigate the adverse effects of night frost in spring. So, how to choose a good orchard fan when faced with numerous types in the market? This article will guide to make wiser decisions.

The Content list:

1/ How do orchard fans work

2/ Features of a good orchard fan

How do orchard fans work?

In the lower atmosphere, temperature generally decreases with height; But under the condition of early spring pollen, the ground because of radiation cooling and cooling, the closer from the ground, the faster the air cooling, and the upper air is affected by the ground the weak, slow cooling, temperature increases with the rise of the height of the trend, this phenomenon is called "inversion phenomenon" under the condition of the germination of fruit trees fight cold ability is reduced, the buds in 0°C or so will be affected by mild cold injury, 39°C -29°C when severe cold injury ".

Orchard fans work by utilizing warmer/drier air from the 'inversion' layer to create air movement at the fruiting/flowering height in orchards on still cold nights—preventing damage to flowers, soft tissue, and fruit. Many growers have moved away from using water sprinkling in preference for frost fans.

Features of a good orchard fan

1/ Define your requirements first

Some factors that should be taken into account when deciding about frost protection.

* Light frost (1°C) or hard frost (4–6°C) protection?

* Environmental restrictions? Neighbor distance? Water availability?

* Available labor during nights?

* Frost statistics. How often there is frost in the region.

* Check out the wind machine science and education page.

2/ Elements you need to consider when choosing the orchard fan: level of protection/cost/protected surface/year

The cost of frost protection is measured by the cost per Ha per year. Some systems require lots of labor and maintenance and pre-stocking. Other solutions require orchard – treatment after the frost. In your decision, all these elements should be considered. Choices should be made on a long-term basis. Of course, the level of protection should be considered as well.

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