Timing of Irrigation is Affected by:
-
Upload
kirby-terrell -
Category
Documents
-
view
24 -
download
1
description
Transcript of Timing of Irrigation is Affected by:
353.T1
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis
Knowing When To Irrigate
Timing of Irrigation is Affected by:
Soil Type: Sandy soils require more irrigation than do clay or loam soils.
Climate: Crops which are hot and dry require more irrigating than cool, wet areas.
Crop Type: Tomatoes need more water than broccoli. Time of harvesting and ripening.
353.T2
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis
Knowing When To Irrigate
Tensiometer
Gauge
Sealed water filled tube
Permeable tip
Vacuumcap
353.T3
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis
Knowing When To Irrigate
Ways of Determining Soil Moisture Content
Tensiometer• Reliable• Easy to read• Standardized• May be difficult to locate• Expensive
Handling of the Soil• Easily performed• Subjective• Requires experience• Not always accurate• Inexpensive