Boosting Crop Yields With “Electrified” Water
HyFrontier Technologies says it can boost crop yields by injecting molecular hydrogen and oxygen into irrigation water. Water lines run through the company’s HyGrO system which makes plants healthier with bigger root systems, according to company founder Bob DuBose.
“Farmers understand the nitrogen benefit they get from thunderstorms, but no one realizes that hydrogen is being split out also,” says DuBose. “We deliver hydrogen and oxygen by performing electrolysis on water passing through the waterline.”
The HyGrO system connects directly to the waterline. The hydrogen and oxygen that are produced are injected back into the water flow on its way to plants.
“We found that hydrogen produced this way really improves a plant’s growth,” says DuBose. “We have seen a 21 to 40 percent higher yield with crops irrigated with our HyGrO system treated water.”
DuBose has developed several models of the HyGrO system. They include Single Core and Dual Core devices to be used with household water lines up to 1 1/2 in. for indoor and small farm use. The Thunderbolt system is designed for larger row crop areas and 4, 6, 8 and 12-in. water lines. DuBose describes the unit as sitting like a saddle on an irrigation line and diverting the amount of water needed.
All the HyGrO systems have an extended life span, according to DuBose. They are designed to slow the water flow rate to reduce wear on the components. He reports using the same technology in other systems for more than 10 years without any corrosion or erosion of the components.
“We are in production, but not yet introducing the systems into the market,” says DuBose. “We are doing testing with specific crops on farms around the country to learn what the impact on yields is. We have tested the system on cut flowers, a multi-billion-dollar market. Hydrangeas that usually need to be ordered the day before an event are still healthy after 30 days. We are seeing the same impact on roses, carnations and others.”
“We will roll out our Single and Dual Core units in 2022 and then soft launch our Thunderbolt unit,” says DuBose. “Instead of selling the equipment, we will lease it using a subscription model.”
Pricing has not yet been established.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, HyFrontier Technologies, 5914 Dasher Ct., New Port Richey, Fla. 34668 (www.hyfrontier.com).
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Boosting Crop Yields With “Electrified” Water ENERGY Hydrogen HyFrontier Technologies says it can boost crop yields by injecting molecular hydrogen and oxygen into irrigation water Water lines run through the company’s HyGrO system which makes plants healthier with bigger root systems according to company founder Bob DuBose “Farmers understand the nitrogen benefit they get from thunderstorms but no one realizes that hydrogen is being split out also ” says DuBose “We deliver hydrogen and oxygen by performing electrolysis on water passing through the waterline ” The HyGrO system connects directly to the waterline The hydrogen and oxygen that are produced are injected back into the water flow on its way to plants “We found that hydrogen produced this way really improves a plant’s growth ” says DuBose “We have seen a 21 to 40 percent higher yield with crops irrigated with our HyGrO system treated water ” DuBose has developed several models of the HyGrO system They include Single Core and Dual Core devices to be used with household water lines up to 1 1/2 in for indoor and small farm use The Thunderbolt system is designed for larger row crop areas and 4 6 8 and 12-in water lines DuBose describes the unit as sitting like a saddle on an irrigation line and diverting the amount of water needed All the HyGrO systems have an extended life span according to DuBose They are designed to slow the water flow rate to reduce wear on the components He reports using the same technology in other systems for more than 10 years without any corrosion or erosion of the components “We are in production but not yet introducing the systems into the market ” says DuBose “We are doing testing with specific crops on farms around the country to learn what the impact on yields is We have tested the system on cut flowers a multi-billion-dollar market Hydrangeas that usually need to be ordered the day before an event are still healthy after 30 days We are seeing the same impact on roses carnations and others ” “We will roll out our Single and Dual Core units in 2022 and then soft launch our Thunderbolt unit ” says DuBose “Instead of selling the equipment we will lease it using a subscription model ” Pricing has not yet been established Contact: FARM SHOW Followup HyFrontier Technologies 5914 Dasher Ct New Port Richey Fla 34668 www hyfrontier com
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