Capillary Hydroponics Helsingborg project
“The turfgrass at Ångfärjeparken, a city park in Helsingborg, Sweden, “self-waters” through capillary action from a basin underground.”
This patented system automatically regulates the water levels and increases gas-exchange by raising and lowering the water table to produce deeper, healthier roots and higher-quality turfgrass. This system also allows easy monitoring of EC Levels, PH Levels, Temperature, and Water Flow.
Up to 6,000% greater gas-exchange in rootzone
Up to 30% lower annual irrigation costs
Up to 85% less water used
Longer lifespan of tees and greens
Turf area divided in two sections by the pond-liner that encloses the system. This promotes drainage, control over pH levels, EC levels, temperature, water flow, and prevents pesticide leaching.
Capillary Concrete installed on top of pond liner to provide a level and stable base that will help draw moisture up to the roots as well as drain water down.
The control basin contains an intricate system of air-lift pumps that both oxygenates the water & soil, transports the water between the sections on a timed schedule, and can even fertilize the turf from below!
All water is filtered through an active bio-filter that contains beneficial microbes and bacteria to reduce algae growth.
