Olla
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003989
A traditional unglazed terracotta pot with a narrow neck, buried in the soil and filled with water to provide a slow, controlled release of moisture directly to plant roots. This ancient irrigation method minimizes water evaporation and runoff, making it highly efficient for conserving water in arid or semi-arid agricultural settings. Olla irrigation is particularly effective for small-scale gardening and orchards.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003989 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Translations | German: Olla; Spanish: olla; French: olla |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003989",
"term": "Olla",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A traditional unglazed terracotta pot with a narrow neck, buried in the soil and filled with water to provide a slow, controlled release of moisture directly to plant roots. This ancient irrigation method minimizes water evaporation and runoff, making it highly efficient for conserving water in arid or semi-arid agricultural settings. Olla irrigation is particularly effective for small-scale gardening and orchards.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Olla",
"es": "olla",
"fr": "olla"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/olla/"
}
Record 4,351 of 7,311 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.