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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.
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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.
Tensiometer Vacuum cap Gauge Sealed water filled tube Permeable tip
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 Ways of Determining Soil Moisture Content