Frost protection – root heating

Frost-sensitive plants

Root heating protects frost-sensitive plants, especially Mediterranean species like palms and olive trees, from frost damage during the European winter by preventing the roots from freezing. Since the soil freezes and the plants cannot absorb water, leading to dehydration, or the cells are destroyed by frost damage, heating the root zone is important. Root heating can prevent this by providing gentle, constant heat and ensuring the survival of the plant.

Why root heating is necessary in winter:

Frost damage to the roots:

The roots are the most sensitive part of the plant and can freeze in low temperatures.

Frost drought:

In winter, evergreen plants continue to evaporate water, but when the ground is frozen, they cannot absorb new water. The result is frost desiccation, which leads to the drying out of the plant.

Metabolic processes:

Cold and frost affect vital metabolic processes in plants, which impairs their growth and health.

Technical implementation:

Even if the OpenSprinkler If it does not control irrigation in winter, it can measure the soil temperature together with an SMT50 or SMT100 – and now also control it!

With the advanced features of the Analog Sensor API, you can control a heating element based on the floor temperature using “command and control”