Installation Guide

Type of plant Watering Legth Hot Weather Warm Weather Cool Weather
Flowers, vegetables 30 min -1 hr 1-2 days 3 days 3-4 days
Small trees, shrubs 1-2 hours 1-2 days 2-3 days 3-4 days
Vines 3-6 hours 1-2 days 2-3 days 3-4 days
Medium trees, shrubs 5-7 hours 2-3 days 2-3 days 4-5 days
Large trees, shrubs 6-8 hours 1-2 days 2-3 days 5-6 days
Pots up to 15 in. 3-5 min 1-2 days 2-3 days 4-5 days
Pots 15 in. and larger 5-10 min 1-2 days 2-3 days 4-5 days
Type of plant Watering Legth Hot Weather Warm Weather Cool Weather
Flowersbeds,
groundcover
30 min -1 hr 1-2 days 3 days 4-6 days
Small trees 1-2 hours 2-3 days 4-5 days 5-6 days
Medium tress 2-3 hours 2-3 days 4-5 days 6-7 days
Large trees 2-5 hours 2-3 days 4-5 days 5-7 days
Greenhouses 5-10 min 2-4 times/day 2 times/2 days 1 time/2 days
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YOUR DRIP IRRIGATION GUIDE
DIG CORPORATION
Soil characteristics, density, and texture play a crucial role in shaping the
“wetting pattern” as water moves through the soil. In drip irrigation, water
is applied gradually to the plant root, either through a single point source drip
emitter or along the line using a drip line. The soil type guides the selection of
the most suitable drip emitter flow rate and spacing. Water moves downward
through the soil due to gravity and outward through capillary action, creating a
wetting pattern unique to the soil type and the drip emitter flow rate.
Starting the drip system from 3/4 in. faucets or 3/4 in. anti-siphon valves typically
yields ample water for home landscapes and gardens. Consult the table below to
determine the frequency of running the drip system, ranging from once to three
times per week based on location, season, and soil types. As plants mature,
their water requirements may increase. In response, extend watering times and
consider adding more drippers to eectively cover the expanding root area of
maturing plants.
WATERING FREQUENCY
WATERING WITH DRIPPERS
WATERING WITH MICRO SPRINKLERS
types and
the right drip
emitters
Soil