How to irrigate responsibly without wasting water

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How to irrigate responsibly without wasting water

Water is a precious resource that should be used wisely and responsibly. Especially in times of climate change and drought, we need to be aware of the importance of saving water and using it efficiently.

Gardening is one of the activities that requires the most water, both for plant care and for cleaning green spaces. However, we can water our garden responsibly without wasting it by following a few practical tips and choosing the right tools.
Let’s look at some of them:

Choose the right time to water

The best time to water our garden is early in the morning or in the evening, when temperatures are lower and evaporation is less. Avoid watering during the hottest hours of the day or when it is windy, as the water will easily disperse into the air. Also, water only when plants need it by checking the moisture in the soil with your fingers or a special tool.

Use efficient watering systems

There are a number of different irrigation systems for watering your garden, some of which are more efficient and environmentally friendly than others. For example, drip irrigation or micro-irrigation are systems that deliver water directly to the roots of plants, avoiding waste and leakage.

Some useful solutions can be FITT Ecodrop, a microporous hose for drip irrigation, and the FITT Sprizzy and FITT Pluvio hoses, suitable for both jet and drip irrigation.

On the other hand, sprinklers or nozzles distribute water evenly over the entire surface, but can cause excessive evaporation or run-off from the soil. If you use these systems, adjust the pressure and direction of the water well to avoid wetting leaves or non-green areas.

Collect rainwater

Rainwater is a natural and free source of water for your garden. You can make the most of it by collecting it in special containers such as barrels, cisterns or bins. These containers should be fitted with a lid to prevent insects or leaves getting in and a tap to draw water when needed.

Choose lightweight and compact garden hoses

Garden hoses are essential tools for watering your garden, but they can also be a source of waste and pollution if they break or are easily damaged. To avoid having to replace them often, choose high-quality, durable and repairable garden hoses.

A good example is FITT Freel, the compact hose reel with the innovative FITT Force hose, which is 2 times lighter and 3 times more compact than a conventional hose.
Easy to repair, thanks to the universal fittings supplied, it has a reinforced structure that makes it resistant to twists, bending and abrasion, ensuring a long service life.

By following these simple tips, you can water your garden responsibly without wasting water.

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What is Carbon Footprint and how can we reduce it with sustainable gardening?

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What is Carbon Footprint and how can we reduce it with sustainable gardening?

Se ami il giardinaggio e ti preoccupi dell’impatto ambientale delle tue scelte, sai bene che non basta avere il pollice verde per essere un giardiniere responsabile. Bisogna anche tenere conto della Carbon Footprint, ovvero dell’insieme delle emissioni di gas serra generate dalle nostre attività quotidiane, tra cui anche quelle legate alla cura del verde.

La Carbon Footprint si misura in tonnellate di CO2 equivalente (CO2e) e dipende da molti fattori, come: il tipo di energia che usiamo, i mezzi di trasporto che scegliamo, i prodotti che acquistiamo e i rifiuti che produciamo.
Anche il giardinaggio contribuisce alla Carbon Footprint, sia per l’uso di acqua, fertilizzanti, pesticidi e attrezzi, sia per la gestione dei residui vegetali.

Per fortuna, esistono delle buone pratiche che possiamo adottare per ridurre la Carbon Footprint del nostro giardinaggio.
Vediamone alcune:

Scegli piante autoctone e adatte al clima

Le piante autoctone sono quelle che crescono naturalmente nella nostra zona e che quindi sono adattate alle condizioni climatiche e del suolo. Queste piante richiedono meno acqua, meno fertilizzanti e meno cure rispetto alle piante esotiche o invasive, che possono diventare dannose per l’ecosistema locale.
Inoltre, scegliendo piante autoctone riduciamo la Carbon Footprint perché evitiamo di importare piante da paesi lontani, con conseguenti emissioni dovute al trasporto.

Irriga responsabilmente e senza sprecare acqua

L’acqua è una risorsa che va usata con parsimonia e intelligenza. Per irrigare il nostro giardino possiamo seguire alcuni consigli, come:

  • irrigare nelle ore più fresche della giornata (mattina o sera) per evitare l’evaporazione;
  • usare sistemi di irrigazione a goccia o microirrigazione che portano l’acqua direttamente alle radici delle piante;
  • raccogliere l’acqua piovana in appositi contenitori da usare per innaffiare;
  • scegliere tubi da giardino leggeri e compatti che riducono le emissioni di CO2e nella fase produttiva e di trasporto come FITT Force e FITT NTS Eco.

Ripara facilmente i tubi da giardino, rendili più durevoli

I tubi da giardino sono strumenti indispensabili per il giardinaggio, ma possono anche essere fonte di sprechi e inquinamento se si rompono o si danneggiano facilmente. Per evitare di doverli sostituire spesso, possiamo scegliere tubi da giardino di qualità, resistenti e riparabili.

Riparare facilmente i tubi da giardino rende i prodotti più durevoli nel tempo. Di conseguenza riduciamo la Carbon Footprint perché evitiamo di produrre nuovi rifiuti plastici e perché usiamo meno materie prime ed energia per la fabbricazione dei tubi.

I nostri FITT Force, FITT Ikon e FITT Yoyo sono facilmente riparabili. Puoi infatti tagliarli nel punto danneggiato e riassemblarli con l’apposito kit riparatore.

Scegli prodotti in plastica riciclata

La plastica è un materiale molto usato nel giardinaggio, sia per gli attrezzi che per i contenitori. Tuttavia, la plastica è anche uno dei maggiori responsabili dell’inquinamento ambientale, soprattutto se non viene riciclata correttamente.

Per ridurre la Carbon Footprint del nostro giardinaggio, possiamo scegliere prodotti in plastica riciclata, che hanno un minor impatto sul clima e sull’ambiente rispetto alla plastica vergine.

Un esempio è FITT Freel, l’avvolgitubo compatto fatto con più del 30% di plastica riciclata.
Questo avvolgitubo è completo di FITT Force, il tubo responsabile che riduce del 43% le emissioni di CO2e rispetto ad un tradizionale tubo FITT NTS.

Seguendo queste semplici pratiche, puoi rendere il tuo giardinaggio più sostenibile e ridurre la tua Carbon Footprint, contribuendo così a salvaguardare il pianeta e il benessere di tutti.

Vuoi sapere quale scelta sia più adatta per il tuo giardinaggio?
Allora visita FITT Gardening Ideas e scopri i prodotti e le soluzioni che ti aiuteranno a irrigare in modo intelligente e rispettoso dell’ambiente.

Each season has its own vegetables: pumpkins in autumn

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Each season has its own vegetables: pumpkins in autumn

The pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima/moschata) has a very long history and was brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. Its name is thought to have originated from the Latin word ‘cocutia’, which means head. During the centuries, its name was changed a few times, before taking on the current one, pumpkin. 

Pumpkins provide the body with excellent nutrients as they are rich in beta-carotene sodium, calcium, glutamine and arginine, for cell renewal, but also amino acids, fibres and cucurbitine.

Both the seeds and the flowers can be eaten.

Although it’s extensively used in cooking, thanks to its many beneficial properties pumpkin is also very popular in herbal medicine, phytotherapy and the cosmetics field.

But how and when is it grown?

Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima/moschata

Cultivation

It can be planted directly in the final location when the soil temperature reaches at least 20°C, and is mostly grown from seedlings.

Planting distance

For bushy varieties at least 1 m between rows and at least 0.5 m in the same row. Varieties that spread out a lot on the ground need more space.

Planting location

Sunny.

Quantity

One plant per person.

Sowing time

Outdoors in May; seedlings in April. The seeds germinate in 8 days.

Fertilisation

Pumpkins need a lot of fertiliser: manure or home compost is used, but they can also be planted on the compost itself. Fruits may dry out due to boron or manganese deficiency.

Irrigation If a larger crop is desired, the pumpkins should be watered generously, at least every two days to a depth of 20 cm. They are covered with organic mulch

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It needs a lot of nutrients. It’s fertilised with manure and requires further fertilisation with compost, seaweed infusion or organic mulch.

Irrigation
It needs regular watering to a depth of 30 cm. The leaves should not be watered.

Can be planted with
basil, sweetcorn, sunflower, bean, onion, nasturtium, broad beans, peas, black radish, radish, tomato, lettuce, mint

Should not be planted with

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Diseases and pests

If the pumpkins are attacked by pests or diseases, it is better to plant new seedlings (until mid-August). Adequate spacing between rows and soil with good air circulation should be ensured, as well as using organic mulch and occasionally watering with seaweed infusions.

Harvesting

Pumpkins are ripe when their colour deepens or when the stalk turns yellow, or is covered with a crust. To be suitable for storage, pumpkins must be harvested ripe and stored in a cold cellar.

Eating The fruit pulp, flowers and seeds can all be eaten. They contain many vitamins and minerals

Note

Seeds are only collected if there are no other pumpkin varieties in the vicinity (within 500 m). Bitter flesh indicates that the pumpkin is only decorative or a hybrid.

Interesting facts There are edible pumpkins and decorative pumpkins that are not edible


How to water plants while on holiday: traditional and DIY methods

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How to water plants while on holiday: traditional and DIY methods

It is holiday travel time, everything is ready to go, but there are things we can’t take with us, plants for example.

If we don’t have neighbours to water them, what can we do to find them healthy and thriving when we return?

Just follow some simple directions and your plants will never miss you!

First of all, we must not leave houseplants in the dark. Indeed, we must remember to leave at least one shutter or blind open.

If we decide to move the plants to the balcony or terrace, we must place them close to each other and, preferably, in a shady area so as to create a moist microclimate.

Remember to place some pots or containers filled with water to their side, whether the plants are indoors or outdoors: the pots of water, by evaporating, will help maintain a moist climate.

After these first steps, let’s move on to traditional and DIY methods for holiday irrigation.

The best known method is the communicating siphon.

What does it involve?

Just take a bottle or bucket, fill them with water and place them at a higher height than the pot. Next, take some braided wool or cotton yarn pieces, moisten them and put one end in the water of the bottle or bucket, and the other end inside the pot’s soil at a level of 2 or 3 centimetres. If the plant pot is very large, we recommend using more yarns inserted in different places.

Another traditional technique for watering plants when we are not at home is that of the perforated bottle.

What does it involve?

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Just pierce the cap and the bottom of plastic bottles, insert the neck into the ground of the pot and, once again, make sure that a constant, continuous irrigation takes place.

These techniques work if our absence will not exceed three weeks. Otherwise, we’ll have to find a neighbour or a trusted friend to take care of our plants.

Once we return home, we can resume watering our indoor or outdoor balcony plants with FITT Ikon, the lightweight, compact, extendable hose.

Summer recipe: home-made pesto

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Summer recipe: home-made pesto

Our lives are becoming more hectic every day, which is why it is important to slow down and reconnect with nature.

Growing our own food and gardening are among the fastest growing hobbies. Growing herbs and small vegetables in the garden, terrace or vegetable garden helps us relax, relieve stress and reconnect with nature with a newly found calm and well-being.

So why not use what we grow in the kitchen? The happiest place of the home, where we can share and express our creativity and passion for food.

Here is our spring recipe: oven-baked frittata with herbs

Sauce ready in 5 minutes; enough for 6 jars. Each jar serves 4 people

INGREDIENTS

  • 100 g Basil
  • 40 g pine nuts
  • 50 g pecorino cheese
  • 200 g olive oil
  • 150 g Parmesan/Grana Padano cheese
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Coarse salt (as needed)

PREPARATION

  1. Harvest the most tender and green basil leaves in the morning; wash and dry them well
  2. Prepare the pesto half at a time.
    Put half of the basil (50 g) in a bowl and add half of the other ingredients: a clove of garlic, 100 g of oil, 25 g of pecorino cheese, 75 g of Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese, 20 g of pine nuts and a few grains of salt
  3. Blend everything with an immersion blender or a food processor very quickly, for a few seconds at a time. Fill the jars and then cover the pesto with oil to preserve.
  4. Do the same with the other half of the ingredients
  5. Store the pesto in 6 small jars, without filling them to the brim (not vacuum packed)
  6. Freeze

Pesto can be enjoyed with pasta or on bruschettas!

FITT Force: the strongest and lightest garden hose for intensive use

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FITT Force: the strongest and lightest garden hose for intensive use

Watering large vegetable or ornamental gardens and working on abrasive surfaces with high risk of damage are now quick and easy tasks with FITT Force: the FITT hose for intensive use.

Made in Italy, twice lighter and three times more compact than traditional PVC hoses, FITT Force is also suitable for trolley use.

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FITT Force is flat when not in use, but takes on the classic round garden hose shape when filled with water. And once the water flow stops, FITT Force returns to its initial size, making it compact, easy to handle and store.

FITT Force is the result of two innovative technologies: HD-TECH, with extremely high abrasion resistance and puncture proof, and double NTS mesh, for flexibility, ease of handling, and continuous water flow thanks to the absence of kinks and twists even at low temperatures (-40°C).

PVC, phthalate and lead free, FITT FORCE can be used for watering vegetables and fruit in complete tranquillity in any season.

FITT Force is available in a hose only version and two hose and accessories versions: one with the FITT Ready kit, consisting of a multi-jet spray gun and fittings, and another with a compact nozzle and fittings. Both were designed in collaboration with Centro Stile MOMODESIGN

The multi-jet spray gun has an ergonomic handle covered with soft rubber for easy and safe grip even with wet hands, a ring control that allows selection of several types of jets – powerful and energetic, delicate, uniform and precise -, and a flow modulator for the adjustment of the water jet intensity (from very strong to light), depending on needs.

The nozzle has a compact and ergonomic shape that makes it practical and easy to handle. The continuous jet and high-water flow cone can be adjusted for any needs. The soft rubber coating and non-slip texture offer maximum comfort even with wet hands.
Also the fittings are covered with soft rubber for solid and quick grip even with wet hands. They have a no-bend collar that prevents chocking and impairing of the water flow, and a high efficiency compression system that prevents dripping. Thanks to this leak prevention compression system, FITT Force can therefore also be used in closed environments, such as greenhouses and garages.
Moreover, any damaged fittings can be replaced with two simple steps.

FITT Force also has a special eye for the environment: the hose is in fact made using compatible thermoplastic materials, which are therefore recyclable and easy to dispose of. The packaging is made of recycled cardboard, and the fitting compression system, which can be easily separated from the hose, prevents wasting even one single drop of water.

Resistant to pressures up to 20 bar and to extreme temperatures (-40°C + 80°C), FITT Force is the highly efficient hose that can be used all year, for all the watering and cleaning activities and in all working environments.

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Watering the vegetable garden in summer: 10 basic rules

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Watering the vegetable garden in summer: 10 basic rules

Watering is very important for the health and growth of vegetables. At our latitudes, it’s also a must. All plants need water, albeit in very different quantities, and our vegetables are among the most demanding, precisely because they have been carefully selected by mankind and have always been grown with the support of irrigation. Watering is crucial for a successful harvest. However, the biggest risk is overwatering, rather than underwatering.

Water is essential for life, including plant life. With lack of water, plant activity stops, and after an extended dry period the plant may die. Luckily, a plant with a good root system can also find the water it needs deep down, or even get it from some underground allies, such as a mycorrhizal fungi. A short-lived vegetable that is used to nutrients at root hair level will not have a sufficiently developed structure to survive in drought conditions. Therefore, it is up to us to ensure that it gets the right amount of H2O that it needs.

How? With the pollutant-free FITT Force watering hose or with a drip system.

What happens to plants when left unwatered

Plants consist of 80-85% water, which they need for all their life processes.

They need it for photosynthesis, to develop cells, to take nutrients from the soil in liquid solution, for leaf transpiration, essential for lowering the temperature in hot weather. Water also helps to keep alive all the soil organisms that process nutrients and make them assimilable by plants.

With not enough water, plants cannot develop, growth stops and they eventually die. Before this happens, plants stressed by lack of water will send out signals that can be easily interpreted, such as wilting – a method that plants use to reduce sun damage by exposing less surface area to sunlight – or early seed production, a mission that must be accomplished at all costs before they die.

There is no such thing as a perfect watering technique, not least because every garden is different. The plants will guide you if you learn to understand them.

Here are ten rules to remember for watering your vegetable garden as efficiently as possible and avoid fatal mistakes.

1. Always water in the evening or early in the morning

It is necessary for plants to have water available during daytime, when the photosynthesis process is active. Therefore, water must be available to them at sunrise. You can water early in the morning but also in the evening or the night before.

2. Avoid thermal shocks

Watering at cooler times avoids thermal shocks due to the temperature difference between the water and the plant tissue. To avoid this problem, cold water from, for example, a well, can be channelled into a container, where it can warm up to ambient temperature. Of course, the water must not be too hot either, or our greens might get cooked!

3. Use non-chlorinated water

The best water is rainwater.
Spring water and fresh surface water, such as from lakes or rivers, are also great. The water we extract from the earth through wells is, on the other hand, still immature, meaning that it has not yet completed its natural cycle and should not be disturbed. But where available, this is nevertheless one of the most used in the vegetable garden. The least recommended water of all is the water from drinking water networks, as it is treated with chlorine to avoid contamination. Chlorine is not good for plants, and even less for the micro-organisms living in the soil. Again, storing it in a tank can be useful, to allow the chlorine to evaporate before use.

When watering, water the soil and not the plant

Top irrigation replicates the most natural way for plants to receive water. However, watering the green parts of the plant can lead to problems, especially the development of fungal diseases.

Therefore, top irrigation should be avoided in the evening, as it will create a humid environment for many hours, and therefore favourable conditions for fungal growth. On the other hand, watering the leaves during hot weather can lead to scorching, due to the magnifying glass effect of the water droplets on the leaves. If the water is only supplied to the soil, the roots can do their work without such drawbacks. A completely wet soil, such as from rain is, however, on the whole much more vital.

4. Don’t overwater and reduce waste

Water is precious and should not be wasted.

Moreover, watering more than necessary is not good: too much water clogs the pores of the soil and does not allow the roots to breathe, whereas oxygen is essential for the activities and the survival of the plant. The use of drip irrigation systems is a very effective way of reducing waste. It allows the water to reach where it is needed and distributes it gradually, so that the plants have time to assimilate it before it’s lost. But if used correctly, even watering hoses can help to only use the necessary amount of water. The correct use of adjustable spray guns, such as the one that comes with FITT Force, ensures that water gets to where it is needed without any waste. In addition, if the water jet is not too strong, compacting and the formation of the soil crust can be reduced.

5. Pay attention to water quality

It is important to know the characteristics of the water that we use, analysing it to measure the presence of pollutants. Unfortunately, the uncontrolled and pointless use of pesticides, chemical fertilisers, herbicides and the likes, is increasingly polluting both surface and deep waters. Therefore, even if unintentionally, watering can pollute the soil. It is at least possible to avoid harmful substances that can be controlled, by selecting watering equipment made of suitable materials.

6. Choose the right watering hose

Watering hoses should be selected very carefully, to avoid those that release harmful substances, such as phthalates and lead. FITT Force, the strong and compact heavy-duty garden hose with fittings and multi-jet spray gun or continuous spray nozzle is suitable for watering large ornamental and vegetable gardens, as well as for every day and domestic use. FITT Force is free of PVC, lead, phthalates or other harmful chemicals.

7. Know your plants’ needs

Different species have different needs, even among cultivars. In addition, plants need more or less water depending on their current stage of development. Lastly, controlling the amount of water can also affect the quality of the produce we are growing. The learning curve is virtually endless, which makes horticulture extremely stimulating.

Generally speaking, younger plants need more water because they have smaller roots to search for it, while at the end of the cycle it is better to give less water, to improve the sugar content and the flavour of the fruit to be harvested. Searching among seed keepers, it is possible to find plants selected for good drought resistance.

8. Take the weather and the soil into account

It is important to remember that plants should not be watered if rainfall is sufficient.
It is also important to pay attention to the wind, which dries out the soil more quickly. When the weather is very hot, plants need more water to continue growing. Like us, they need to ‘sweat’ to lower the temperature of the tissues exposed to the sun, which is why they require more water during hot weather.
To understand what to do, it is helpful to get used to observing the soil, digging a few centimetres deep to see if it is damp. A dry soil down to 5 or 6 centimetres from the surface can be tolerated, but below that, humidity is required for the survival of the plant. Different types of soil will react differently to watering. Clay soils retain water for longer and help it to spread horizontally, whereas sandy soils drain more quickly and the water tends to penetrate downwards. This must be taken into account during watering.

9. Reduce evaporation

Mulching can help reduce evaporation. Mulching means covering the soil with a layer of artificial or natural product to protect it from thermal stress.
Mulching offers many other advantages and natural locally sourced mulches should be selected. Natural mulches (e.g. straw, hay, leaves) also offer the advantage of replenishing the soil with organic matter. They also retain water better and better allow it to penetrate the soil.

10. Help the plants to fend for themselves

Ensuring a sufficient amount of water for our plants is easier when their root system is well developed.
There are many way we can help resistance to water stress.
Care should be taken during planting, to avoid compacting the soil below plant root level, about 30 cm from the surface, as this may prevent the roots from going lower and could also cause waterlogging of the roots. A soft, humus-rich soil will not only promote root development, but will also retain more moisture for longer. Many plants can create with their roots symbiotic associations with fungi, to help them to reach distant sources of water and nutrients, in exchange for the sugars created by photosynthesis. These underground unions are called mycorrhizae, from the Greek mykos, fungus, and rhiza, root. These associations are more common in soils not worked by mankind, while they are more difficult in case of vegetables only intended to live in the soil for a few months. However, during sowing and transplanting it is possible to enrich the soil of our vegetable gardens with fungi spores, with which the young plants will be able to establish positive symbioses.

Each season has its own vegetables: Aubergines in Summer

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Each season has its own vegetables: Aubergines in Summer

Aubergines (Solanum melongena) are native to India, where they grew in the wild more than 4,000 years ago.

They are rich in minerals (potassium, magnesium, phosphorus) and vitamins (A, group B and C), as well as being a source of fibres. Aubergines are also known for their purifying, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, thanks to the significant presence of anthocyanins, the pigments that give them their traditional purple colour.

In order to remove the bitterness and the excess water, before cooking they should be sliced and covered with coarse salt for at least two hours.

But how and when are they grown?

Aubergine
Solanum melongena

Cultivation
It’s grown from seedlings

Planting distance
At least 80 cm between rows, at least 60 cm between plants in the same row.

Planting location
Sunny and protected from the wind.

Quantity
Three plants per person.

Sowing time
For seedlings, late January-early March. Germination takes 10-20 days.

Fertilisation
It needs a lot of nutrients. It’s fertilised with manure and requires further fertilisation with compost, seaweed infusion or organic mulch.

Irrigation
It needs regular watering to a depth of 30 cm. The leaves should not be watered.

Can be planted with
beans, peas, broad beans, cabbage, nasturtium, calendula

Should not be planted with
potatoes, tomatoes

Diseases and pests
Potato borer, potato mites, potato mould. If the fruits are brown (but not soft/rotten), the plant lacks nutrients: water with nettle or borage infusion.

Harvesting
Aubergines should be harvested gradually. The fruits are harvested when they reach a medium size, so that the plant does not become exhausted. They can be kept in the fridge for a short time.

Eating
The fruits are eaten. Most of the useful nutrients are found in the skin, which means that aubergines should not be peeled. The fruits should be eaten as fresh as possible (when the skin is shiny and taut).

Note
Aubergines like warmth and a sunny location.

Interesting facts
The fruits can be of different colours, from white to different shades of purple. Older fruits are bitter and flavourless.

The FITT NTS GARDEN and FITT NTS PRO RANGES

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The FITT NTS GARDEN and FITT NTS PRO RANGES

The FITT NTS GARDEN range consists of seven products – made with NTS technology – for intensive and frequent use in large spaces and vegetable gardens for all irrigation activities, both at hobby and professional level.

NTS

The NTS technology (No Torsion System) – unique, original and developed by FITT –, makes the hose highly malleable and easy to use, preventing knots and twists, therefore ensuring a continuous flow of water. In addition to the NTS technology, the product also features SKY TECH technology, a thin outer technopolymer layer that increases the resistance of the hose to cuts and abrasions and makes it highly frictionless and easy to handle.

In addition to the double helicoid NTS mesh that provides absolute hose stability without expansion whatsoever, and the algae-repellent layer and the traditional intermediate layers, the hoses of the new FITT NTS GARDEN range also feature the SKY TECH film with specific UV protection formulation, which protects the hose from ageing and gives a particular satin finish, as well as a marking, obtained through innovative distinguishing and long-lasting technology.

SKY TECH

All the hoses in the range  feature an innovative kit, created in collaboration with Centro Stile MOMODESIGN, which consists of a multi-jet spray gun (powerful and energetic for cleaning, delicate and uniform for watering) or a mini nozzle with adjustable jet and ergonomic handle (covered in soft rubber for an easy and safe grip even with wet hands), as well as quick connectors and tap connector made of extremely high quality thermoplastic material.

FITT NTS GARDEN

FITT offers seven different models to best suit the preferences of all gardening enthusiasts: YELLOW, LIME, ORANGE, RED, JEANS, GREY and TOBBY.

FITT NTS Garden

A range of products in different colours and with an attractive design, that perfectly meet the needs of those looking for a high-performance garden hose.

Resistant to high pressures of up to 27 bar, the new FITT NTS GARDEN range is guaranteed for 30 years.

But there is more!

FITT NTS MASTERPLUS

The FITT NTS GARDEN range is joined by the revolutionary FITT NTS PRO line with FITT NTS MASTERPLUS: the garden hose that is even more malleable and resistant, for professional use in large spaces and vegetable gardens.

With NTS PLUS double mesh, which ensures excellent pressure (up to 50 bar for the 1/2” diameter) and expansion resistance, FITT NTS MASTER PLUS is extremely flexible at low temperatures and UV ray resistant. Manufactured using materials that increase malleability and handling performance levels and equipped with an innovative kit consisting of a multi-jet spray gun and quick connectors, FITT NTS MASTER PLUS meets the most stringent requirements of professional gardeners and nurseries, but also of the most demanding hobbyists.

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7 useful tips on how to water your garden and terrace in a sustainable way

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7 useful tips on how to water your garden and terrace in a sustainable way

It only takes a few steps to save water when watering our green space. In an increasingly environmentally conscious society, avoiding waste of this important resource is becoming essential.

As we know, water is a finite resource and, as with so many aspects of our lives, there are strategies for using less water in the garden. The planet will thank you!

Sustainable watering

There are a number of actions that can be taken to use less water when watering our beloved plants:

  • Collect rain water in water butts to save on drinking water from the drinking water network. The best solution is to channel the water from the roof of the house. To do this, one can resort to the help of a professional.
  • Choose the right time for watering. Vegetables and roses should be watered early in the morning. For lawns and plants, the best time is in the evening, as it will give water the time to run down into the ground.
  • Choose pots that are not very breathable. Terracotta pots, although very beautiful, dry out more quickly.
  • Use the right plant in the right place! You can choose plants that due to their characteristics need little watering.
  • Mulching is a great way to make our green space sustainable. Mulching helps the soil to retain moisture and reduces evaporation. Mulching using leaves or wood chips also helps to feed the soil with organic matter.
  • Repot the plant when it’s almost root bound. The pot must be correctly sized in relation to the plant: if the roots come out of the bottom holes and the plant shows signs of wilting less than 24 hours after watering, it’s time for repotting.
  • Water your flowers and plants with FITT Ikon or FITT Force. Their multi-jet spray gun helps to adjust the water flow and avoid water waste!

Colour your passion with FITT Ikon

A more and more frenetic and ever-changing society is counteracted by the desire to slow things down, to take time to feed our passions and connect more and more with nature. And this is what has brought to the growth of the urban garden trend: actual relax oases that grow on the terraces, balconies and roofs of city buildings.

The current scenario, where respect for the environment, search for sustainable technologies and attention to aesthetic design are becoming more and more important, is the concept behind FITT Ikon, the new extendable hose available in four colours, each one with its own story.

  • Blue: for balance and harmony with the environment and people.
  • Aquamarine: for those who love elegance and beauty.
  • Lavender: for the romantic and creative among us.
  • Lime: for the more daring spirits, young and full of life.
FITT Ikon

FITT Ikon is the light, compact and extendable hose: as it fills with water, it extends to about twice its initial length, to then return to its original size after use. PVC, phthalate and lead free, this product can be used for watering vegetables and fruit in complete tranquillity on terraces, balconies, small gardens, and even inside the home.

FITT Ikon comes with fittings and multi-jet spray gun, designed in collaboration with Centro Stile MOMODESIGN and made using high-quality materials. It’s designed not only for watering small gardens, terraces and balconies, but also for cleaning, washing and for taking on holiday.

FITT Force for intensive use

With a large garden, moving long hoses can be difficult. FITT has developed a stronger and lighter hose for intensive use: FITT Force. It’s made using an innovative thermoplastic rubber (TPV) that allows to use 50% less raw material than traditional garden hoses. This makes it three times more compact and twice as light as traditional garden hoses. It’s flat and compact when stored away, but thanks to the pressure of water takes on the classic round garden hose shape when in use.

FITT Force
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