Proud to be a BioScapes brand

Get in touch
Hydrorock Logo Drop
Design a Hydrorock System

Natural SUDS Irrigation Solutions

Solutions to conserve water while boosting plant growth and crop yields

Improves yields

Maximises plant growth and restricts weed growth (and competition) while reducing water and fertiliser usage.

Faster ROI

Lower installation costs and savings of up to 60% on fertiliser help the system pay back within a few years.

Supports plant health

Ensures optimal soil-water balance, delivering timely water, fertiliser and nutrients where they are needed most.

Unlocks land value

In addition to increasing crop yields on existing land, Hydrorock makes previously uncultivated land usable.

Full automation

Compatible with Smart Farm, these irrigation systems can be fully automated for remote control using on site sensors.

Scalable per location

Adaptable to any flora, soil, or terrain - from single units to expansive, multi-hectare installations.

Integrated solutions

Hydrorock irrigation systems integrate with attenuation, ClaySolve and infiltration systems to provide flexible area-wide solutions.

Configuration flexibility

Custom-built systems can be tailored to crops and conditions, or take advantage of cost-effective retrofits that use existing pipes for quick installation.

Hydrorock irrigation solutions

Hydrorock natural aquifer blocks provide an exceptionally efficient and sustainable method of delivering water to plants and crops precisely when needed. These systems support healthier growth while conserving valuable water resources.

Our irrigation solutions are purpose-designed to meet local ground conditions, crop types, and yield objectives – whether for new developments or retrofitted into existing pipework infrastructure. Proven in the field, Hydrorock irrigation systems have demonstrated the ability to increase crop yields and extend cultivation into previously unused or marginal land.

Highly adaptable, modules can be installed in a wide range of configurations to suit specific project goals, site layouts and agricultural requirements.

Hydrorock plant and tree pit irrigation diagram

Design detailing

  • Best suited for subsurface irrigation of orchards and fruit trees, either as a new system or as plug-and-play elements for existing systems.
  • Available in different sizes and volumes, according to crop type, water requirement and the capacity of any existing irrigation system.
  • Can be installed in line or in parallel to the piping network and the number of elements per tree can be calculated according to the site irrigation requirements.
  • As a minimum, when planning the number and size of blocks, allow for one day’s peak water use per tree.
  • Note: Hydrorock blocks are sealed except for the top and one side, which should face the tree roots when buried.

There are two ways to connect the pipe:

  • Connect the waterline by inserting its open end into the top of the block between the stone wool and geotextile. Recommended for D20, D40, D45 blocks and ‘in line’ configuration.  
  • Connect the blocks with a 50 mm non-perforated pipe linked to the built-in perforated drainage pipe. Recommended for BD112 blocks in an in-line setup.
In line with two elements per tree and blocks connected to a lateral pipe
Hydrorock - In parallel, with two elements per tree and directly connected to a main/secondary pipe
In parallel, with two elements per tree and directly connected to a main/secondary pipe
In parallel, with two elements per tree and connected to lateral pipe
In parallel, with two elements per tree and connected to lateral pipe

Resources

Downloads

Use of Hydrorock Blocks for Sub-surface Irrigation
Subsoil Aquifer Irrigation Solution
ClaySolve Infiltration System
Hydrorock Design, Warranty & Terms
The Benefits of Hydrorock

Calculator

Click here to visit our partner, Hydrorock’s calculator to quickly assess the number and volume of Hydrorock natural aquifer blocks that will be required for your application.

Products

D Block
BD Block
100% geomembrane-covered stone wool blocks for rainwater separation, infiltration and attenuation
DHD Block
BDHD Block
IR Block
LG & SL Blocks
IP Range
Filter Units
Fixings & Connectors
Installation

Supplied pre-wrapped, Hydrorock significantly streamlines handling. For most applications, it requires a smaller excavation footprint and fewer blocks compared to traditional alternatives, allowing for quicker and more straightforward installation.

  • Quick, simple installation for minimal disruption.
  • Excavation volume scaled to match the system.
  • No need for specialist installation engineering or equipment, with simple snap-together fittings.
  • Normally installed in a module three blocks wide, to allow the system to self-vent. If human error compromises the filter, the entire system can be flushed.
  • Built-in perforated pipe allows rapid water inflow and storage.
  • For maximum flexibility, the system can be placed around existing infrastructure, including pipes and cables.
  • Laying the blocks on a 100mm layer of sand aids infiltration from the module into the surrounding soil and the discharge of water.
Take a look at our recent case studies

Design your Hydrorock system today

Our configurator can assist you in creating the system required for your project.

Build your Quote