Irrigation Scheduling
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Scheduling Tips For Drip Irrigation of Vegetables
Dorota Z. Haman
Other Contacts: Haimanote K. Bayabil andSandra M. Guzmán
Minimum Number of Soil Moisture Sensors for Monitoring and Irrigation Purposes
Lincoln Zotarelli, Michael D. Dukes, andMarcelo Paranhos
ET-Based Irrigation Scheduling for Papaya (Carica papaya) in Florida
Haimanote K. Bayabil, Jonathan H. Crane, Kati W. Migliaccio, Yuncong Li, andFredy H. Ballen
Papaya (Carica papaya) is an important fruit crop grown in south Florida with an estimated area of 356 acres (Crane 2018). Miami-Dade County accounts for almost 81% of papaya production in Florida. The estimated papaya production value is $1.9 million based on an average yield of 29,000 pounds per acre, 85% pack-out rate, and $0.40 per pound price value. Typical cultural practices and pest and disease management guidelines for papaya can be found in Crane and Mossler (2008). Three irrigation scheduling methods (set schedule, ET-based, and tensiometer-based) were tested for papaya production in south Florida. ET-based irrigation scheduling was found to conserve water effectively. This document primarily focuses on the ET-based irrigation scheduling techniques for papaya under Florida conditions.
Interpretation of Soil Moisture Content to Determine Soil Field Capacity and Avoid Over-Irrigating Sandy Soils Using Soil Moisture Sensors
Lincoln Zotarelli, Michael D. Dukes, and Kelly T. Morgan
Crop Water Use and Irrigation Scheduling Guide for North Florida
Vivek Sharma, Charles Barrett, De Broughton, and Thomas Obreza
Agricultural and Environmental Implications of Information-Driven Irrigation Scheduling: Insights from a Field-Scale Study with a Gravelly Loam Soil in South Florida
Young Gu Her, Sandra M. Guzmán, Ashley Smyth, Laura Vasquez, Qingren Wang, andYuncong Li
This article presents findings from a study (Song et al. 2022) that investigated how irrigation scheduling methods using soil moisture sensors and estimates of water loss from soil and plants (i.e., evapotranspiration) can conserve water and reduce nutrient loss while maintaining or even improving crop productivity in south Florida. The insights gained are intended to help farmers, homeowners, and Extension agents better understand the benefits of information-driven irrigation scheduling and adopt an evidence-based practice for improved agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. Written by Young Gu Her, Sandra Guzmán, Ashley Smyth, Laura Vasquez, Qingren Wang, and Yuncong Li, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2026.
Irrigation Scheduling for Young Pongamia (Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi) Trees
Daniel Palacios-Linares, Sandra M. Guzmán, Amir Rezazadeh, Liliana M. Cano, Lorenzo Rossi, andAlan L. Wright
This publication addresses the influence of irrigation scheduling on water use, plant growth, and development for young pongamia trees (Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi). Written by Daniel Palacios, Sandra M. Guzmán, Amir Rezazadeh, Liliana M. Cano, Lorenzo Rossi, and Alan Wright, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2023.
Operation of Residential Irrigation Timers
Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cardenas, and Dorota Z. Haman
The purpose of this publication is to familiarize irrigation managers, contractors, Extension agents, homeowners, and other interested persons with programming guidelines for an irrigation timer in Florida. Written by Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cardenas, and Dorota Z. Haman, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised July 2024.