Hortau

At a glance

• Editor score
  4.7 / 10
• Pricing
  Pricing on request
• Best for
  Farms seeking probe-based irrigation automation
• Soil moisture control
  Yes
• Founded
  2002 · San Luis Obispo, California, United States; Lévis, Quebec, Canada
• Facts checked
  14 Nov 2026

• Where it wins

  • Soil-tension probes track real-time field and soil conditions.
  • Remote start/stop and sensor-triggered scheduling support irrigation control.
  • Flow, well-depth, weather, and field-map monitoring extend visibility.

• Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through contact with the sales team.
  • The system is centered on irrigation monitoring and management.
  • It depends on compatible probes, pumps, valves, flowmeters, or wells.

Our verdict on Hortau

Hortau is an irrigation management product for growers who want soil and field readings to inform watering decisions. Soil-tension probes provide real-time data, while scheduling and advising tools help determine when and how long to irrigate. The platform also includes remote irrigation start and stop, sensor-triggered irrigation, and mobile access through iOS and Android alongside web. Its intended fit spans small, mid-market, and enterprise agricultural operations seeking probe-based irrigation automation.

The monitoring scope extends beyond soil readings. Hortau includes flowmeter monitoring and water-use reporting, plus well-depth monitoring for water level and drawdown. Weather monitoring and alerts add another input to irrigation decisions. Field maps show crop stress and active irrigation, giving users a spatial view of conditions. This combination suits operations that need to connect soil tension, water movement, well conditions, and field activity in one irrigation workflow; buyers seeking software for broader farm management should compare alternatives with that wider focus.

Hortau describes the offering as modular, with irrigation scheduling and advising as well as remote automation. According to the product information, automation can schedule irrigation or respond to sensor readings, which is relevant for farms looking to reduce manual control while retaining field visibility. Pricing is handled by contacting the sales team rather than selecting a published plan. Support is available by email and phone. Hortau is a reasonable fit for farms prepared to evaluate probe-based monitoring and irrigation equipment integration with its team; operations that need upfront plan pricing should account for the contact-sales process before deciding.

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Alternatives to Hortau

• XVXylem Vue AgrotwinCentralizes irrigation monitoring, scheduling, and remote control for complex farm networks.9.3
• GGrowSphereSensor-informed irrigation and fertigation management with remote controller operation.9.1
• LFLindsay FieldNETRemote pivot and lateral control with soil-moisture monitoring and irrigation guidance.8.9

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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