Roots & watering
Uneven watering or dry bags
When one bag dries while its neighbour stays wet, start by comparing water delivery. Increasing irrigation everywhere can make the wet areas worse.
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Why does the irrigation pump repeatedly start and stop?
A cycling pump needs a system check before adjusting crop irrigation.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DigbyYour roots & watering guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Unstable delivery can make a coir crop appear to have inconsistent water demand.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Record which zones are active when cycling occurs.
- Compare pressure and flow with the equipment’s operating range.
- Ask a qualified technician to inspect controls, tank settings and possible leaks.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
When does cycling occur?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Only a small zone runs
Have the technician review minimum flow and control compatibility.
All zones are affected
Investigate supply and control behaviour before changing individual emitters.
Cycling follows recent maintenance
Review altered settings and components with the service provider.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Keep a short event log and protect the crop with an approved backup watering plan.
Keep in mind
Do not alter electrical protections or pressure settings without qualified support.
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