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Once you’ve set up your drip system, you’re ready to set the watering schedule. Use the table and guidelines below to help.

Using the Table Above:

Start by identifying the region in which you reside. Next, within your region identify the soil type which best corresponds to the soil in your landscape area (see soil definitions). The table is shaded according to seasons of the year, as these require different watering times. Water according to the number of days per week and the respective minutes indicated for your region, soil type, and season.

Note that some seasons/region combinations will have multiple options for number of irrigation days per week. In these instances, choose the number of irrigation days which are most convenient. For example: For desert areas with sandy soil, you have the option of irrigating either 6 OR 7 days per week during the summer at 60 OR 50 minutes respectively per day.

You may operate dripper circuits in the day or evening. Check with your local water authority for any water restrictions.

Note that this table is intended to serve as a guide - the exact duration and frequency of watering depends on the temperature, wind conditions, soil type and plant variety. Since water is applied much more slowly with a drip watering system than traditional methods, the watering times may be much longer than you are used to.

However, if your plants are grouped properly you should have no problem arriving at the proper watering schedule through experimentation. Use the table above as a guideline, then increase or decrease the suggested watering times until your exact watering needs are met.