A Clarification
for
Irrigation Vaiants
for
Irrigation Vaiants
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A Clarification for Irrigation Vaiants |
The Soil or Grow Media The plant "water use type". Whether there is a "Pre-Set Runtime If "Less than Optimum" moisture depth is selected
There are three different water quantities specified: 1st - The amount that will be supplied if the emitter count and run time specified are followed This is a calculation based on emitters multiplied by time, and varies from optimum as a fraction of an emitter is not possible, and rounding off must occur. 2nd - The amount that is technically required for optimum outcomes. 3rd - The amount needed if watering a completely dry soil With proper irrigation, water is reapplied before plants wilt. So, there will already be some moisture in the soil when a new irrigation begins. Drought tolerant plants should have dryer soil than Heavy water use plants when it is time to reapply moisture. Therefore; though requiring irrigation less often, will need a bit more water when irrigated. Due to these factors, the calculator specifies the different quantities of water. If watering a new plant with dry soil, then use the quantity of water specified for that, or run an extra manual start for the regular optimum run time. |
HOW MANY GALLONS SHOULD YOU PROVIDE TO YOUR POTTED PLANTS? (how many minutes / gallons) Remember "how many minutes" varies with the number and flow rate of the emitters you use. Most emitters are rated in gallons or fractions of a gallon per hour As shown here; 1/4 inch dripperline has "built-in" 0.75 gallon per hour emitters. These are evenly spaced every 6 or 12 inches depending on which style used. By cutting a specified length then adding a plug at the far end, you will get the correct number of emitters needed for the pot being watered. 
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