One of the biggest resource wastes in agriculture is irrigation operations performed without knowing the actual water need of the soil. Many farmers, while irrigating with traditional methods or based on estimation, are actually losing both water and energy. Moreover, excessive irrigation can damage plant health by suffocating the roots. Insufficient irrigation, on the other hand, causes yield loss.
In this article, we will explain why measuring soil moisture is so important and how you can perform precision irrigation with the esular wireless soil moisture sensor.
What is Soil Moisture and Why is it Important?
>Soil moisture refers to the amount of water in the soil and indicates the moisture level in the root zone of plants. Every plant species has different moisture needs at different growth stages. For example, while plants consume more water during the flowering period, water need decreases during the ripening period.
What is the ideal soil moisture level for plants? Agricultural experts recommend keeping the soil within approximately 60-80% of the field capacity for most plant species. Field capacity is the maximum amount of water the soil can hold after drainage is complete. When soil moisture falls below this level, the plant enters water stress; above it, root rot and oxygen deficiency occur.
The Cost of Blind Irrigation
Irrigation performed without knowing soil moisture harms farmers in many ways:
Water Waste: Unnecessary irrigation consumes water resources and increases irrigation costs. Especially in drip irrigation systems, irrigation performed when the soil is already moist creates waste.
Energy Loss: Running pumps unnecessarily is reflected in electricity bills. In an irrigation season, these losses can reach thousands of liras.
Low Yield: Excessive irrigation causes roots to remain without air. This situation negatively affects plant growth and prepares the ground for diseases. Insufficient irrigation reduces fruit and product quality.
Soil Salinization: Excessive irrigation can lead to salts in the soil rising to the surface and an increase in the soil's electrical conductivity (EC). This spoils soil quality in the long run.
Esular Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor: Precision Irrigation Solution
The wireless soil moisture sensor developed by Esular optimizes your irrigation decisions by precisely measuring soil moisture in your fields and greenhouses. This sensor works without energy costs thanks to its completely wireless structure and solar panel.
Technical Specifications
High Precision: With ±2% moisture measurement precision, you learn the real condition of the soil. Thanks to this precision, you can adjust your irrigation decisions at the millimeter level.
Multi-Stage Measurement: The ability to measure soil moisture at 1-4 different depths shows the moisture status in all layers of the root zone. Even if the surface soil appears wet, you can detect that deep roots are left without water.
EC Measurement (Optional): Optimize your fertilization program with soil electrical conductivity measurement. The EC value is an indicator of nutrients and salinity levels in the soil.
Long Battery Life: It works for 3-5 years without requiring maintenance thanks to the solar panel and rechargeable battery system.
Wireless Communication: Provides data transmission with LoRa technology up to a range of 5 km. It offers central control even in large areas.
Durable Design: With IP68 waterproof protection and carbon fiber tips, it withstands harsh field conditions. It guarantees long-lasting use with its non-corrosive and unbreakable structure.
How Does It Work?
Esular soil moisture sensor determines the moisture level by measuring the soil conductivity between carbon fiber electrodes. The sensor performs measurements at intervals you specify (for example, once an hour or four times a day) and transmits the data wirelessly to the cloud system.
Plug and Play Structure: The sensor is mounted on your land without requiring any cables or infrastructure. After being placed in the soil at specified depths, it automatically starts sending data.
Through the mobile application or web panel:
- View instant soil moisture values
- Analyze historical moisture data with graphs
- Receive alarms when irrigation is required
- Examine the moisture profile at different depths
In this way, you run your irrigation pump or valves only when necessary, preventing unnecessary water and energy consumption.
Real-Life Benefit Examples
Drip Irrigation Optimization: In an orchard, a farmer who irrigated 4 hours 3 times a week with the traditional method reduced irrigation frequency by 30% after starting to use the soil moisture sensor. Because they saw that the soil actually still had sufficient moisture. In this way, they saved significantly on both electricity and water bills.
Greenhouse Cultivation: In greenhouse tomato production, plant root development was optimized by measuring moisture at different depths. Instead of surface irrigation, an irrigation program that would ensure deep roots also reached sufficient moisture was applied. As a result, fruit quality and yield increased by 15%.
Automatic Irrigation Integration: An olive producer, who integrated soil moisture sensor data with the wireless smart valve control system, established a fully automatic irrigation system. When soil moisture falls below a certain level, the system starts irrigation by itself and stops when it reaches the sufficient moisture level.
Soil Moisture Sensor Product Details
Integration with Other Smart Irrigation Products
While the soil moisture sensor alone offers valuable information, you can create a fully automatic irrigation system when used together with other products in the esular ecosystem:
Wireless Valve Control System: Automatic irrigation start and stop based on soil moisture data. Click for detailed information.
Climate Station: Make irrigation planning multi-dimensional by adding temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind data. Get information about the climate station.
Pump Control System: Manage the pump remotely according to the soil moisture level while irrigating from your well. GSM pump control system details.
Conclusion: Invest in the Future with Smart Irrigation
Irrigation performed without knowing soil moisture should now be a thing of the past. The way to increase efficiency and reduce costs in modern agriculture is through making data-driven decisions.
With Esular wireless soil moisture sensor:
- You can reduce your water consumption by 20-40%
- You can achieve significant savings in energy costs
- You can increase plant health and your yield
- You can save time by automating irrigation operations
- You can prevent soil salinization and degradation
Start precision irrigation in your agricultural land or greenhouse today. Step into smart farming with Esular's wireless, easy-to-install, and maintenance-free solutions.
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⚠️ Important Warning: The product features and advantages specified in this article are valid as of the publication date (October 21, 2025). For current prices, campaigns, and product models, please visit the Esular store or contact our sales team.
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