Abstract
Water is an essential component in vegetable cultivation. Traditional methods of vegetable planting often result in significant water resource wastage. The implementation of wick irrigation technology offers a solution to reduce water consumption in vegetable crops, increase yield, and significantly enhance the economic benefits of vegetable cultivation. This study examines the application and effectiveness of wick irrigation technology in cultivating towel gourd and balsam pear. The research was conducted at the experimental field of Sindh Agricultural University. The findings reveal that: (1) compared to traditional irrigation techniques, water-saving effects are significantly improved, with towel gourd experiencing a 90.10% increase and balsam pear a 92.50% increase; (2) crop yield also seeing a notable increase, with towel gourd yielding 9,100 kg/ha and balsam pear yielding 10,400 kg/ha. These results highlight wick irrigation technology as an effective approach to conserving water and revolutionizing vegetable cultivation practices. However, it is important to consider variations in water-saving effects due to different crops and soil textures.
