Maintain the system components by cleaning them thoroughly following each experiment.


To effectively clean the Plantarray system:

  1. Apply bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite 0.2% final concentration, can be applied through a dosing pump) through the system and into the empty drainage containers, while the drippers are inside them.

  2. Wash the green drainage containers well (use a soft brush to scrub). Ensure that all drainage holes are clean.

  3. To clean soil sensors, soak them in bleach 0.2% for 30 minutes. Rinse them and dry them with a clean cloth.

  4. Clean all other components (pot mesh net, pot cover, silicon plugs) thoroughly with water and soap. Scrub if necessary (use a soft brush to prevent scratches), soak in 0.1% bleach for 24 hours, then rinse with water. Air dry.

  5. Open the drip irrigation filter and rinse it with water.