Urban Irrigation Scheduler

M.D. Dukes

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The tables in this document were developed directly from the EDIS document AE220 - "Operation of Residential Irrigation controllers". All tables assume a 2d/wk operation. In addition, a normal application rate for each equipment type is assumed. Actual application rates should be determined on a case by case basis. The 60% and 80% replacement values were used.

Thanks to the Southwest Florida Water Management District for funding this research.

Links

Operation of Residential Irrigation Controllers http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE220

Irrigation of Lawns and Gardens http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WI003

Lawn Sprinkler Selection and Layout for Uniform Water Application http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE084

Using the Irrigation Controller for a Better Lawn on Less Water http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP235

Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP236

Let Your Lawn Tell You When To Water http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP235

Managing Your Florida Lawn Under Drought Conditions http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP078

Improving Drought Tolerance in Your Florida Lawn http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/LH027

Disclaimer

The controller run times in the following documents are based on net irrigation requirments for a 2 day per week watering frequency. All irrigation systems should have a rain shutoff device set at 1/4" to 1/2" threshold setting.

Depending on your municipality and water management district, day of the week watering restrictions may vary. Check your local restrictions before setting the day of the week or time of day.

Click here for a complete list of Florida's water management districts.

These guidelines assume a 12" irrigation depth. Runtimes for shallower soils should be reduced accordingly.