Dryer is taking too long to dry!!!
Kendrah
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How dry is too dry on hand watering various fruits and nuts?
Comments (4)Young trees and vines are an entirely different matter than well established ones. They need more frequent water. Like an inch or two once a week on newly planted. If big trees are nearby or weeds are present maybe more. Grapes are one of the most drought tolerant fruits. So that is a good standard gauge for watering needs. The nuts will need more water than grapes for best nut size and fill. There is no upside to shorting water on nuts. Peaches, nectarine, and plum after getting well rooted can benefit from some water deficit. The benefit comes in the form of sweeter and more flavorful fruit at the expense of some fruit size. I'd say water those about like the grapes. If they aren't dropping leaves or the fruit isn't shriveling they aren't too dry. Cherries, pears, and apples probably need a little water than grapes. Cut the dry periods off a little sooner....See MoreNeed help with how long to water- taking too long to get 1/2 inch
Comments (2)If you have a 5 gallon bucket and know how large the area is that needs to be watered, it's not too hard to get a time that will accomplish your goals. First, time how long it takes for your hose to fill up a 5 gallon bucket. This gives you the rate at which your irrigation system puts out water. Then, do the math contained in #1 and you're all set. "How Much Water - If nature has not supplied water as rain applying approximately 1 inch of water is a general rule of thumb. This will give deep penetration of the soil to a depth of six to eight inches. One inch of water or rain is equivalent to 623 gallons per 1000 sq. ft. Water should be applied no faster than the soil is able to absorb it. If water begins to run off before one inch is applied, stop sprinkling until it is absorbed and then resume. How long will applying 1 inch of water take? This depends on the size hose, pressure and type of sprinkler being used. There are several methods for determining how much your are applying. 1. Do The Math - Find the gallons per minute (GPM) flow rate of the sprinkler being used from the package of the manufacturer. Multiply the square footage to be watered by .62 gallons or 1 inch of water per square foot. Example: 1000 sq. ft. x .62 gal. = 620 gallons. This tells you how many gallons of water you need to apply to the lawn. Divide that number the GPM of your sprinkler and you can figure how many minutes to water. 2. Collect The Water - Place a cup or glass in the middle of the area covered by your sprinkler, turn water on and watch the time. Measure water in the cup until 1 inch is collected. This is the time you need to sprinkle. The best accuracy is obtained if you use several containers at different places in the sprinkler�s coverage pattern and average the results. 3. Buy A Flow Timer - Often called water timers, these units actually measure water flow. They are calibrated in 100 gallons and can be set from 100 to 1500 gallons to give you the water necessary for the square footage covered by the sprinkler. Use the formula in #1 to figure the gallons needed. 4. Test Soil - Test the soil 6" or more below the surface to make sure it is dry. Turn on your sprinkler and periodically test the soil 6" down until the water has penetrated to that depth. Keep track of how long it took and use that as the time you need to water. Here is a link that might be useful: Watering Needs...See MoreHow long does fungicide take to dry,,,
Comments (6)Redsox, today must be the day to spray. My local rose buddy and I discussed this same topic today on the phone because she sprayed around 9 a.m. and I sprayed about 12:30 p.m. Then around 2:30 p.m. the sky clouded over. I told her that she should be O.K., cause if she's not then I'm definitely not! Too, funny!...See MoreShower grout takes too long to dry
Comments (1)If you dry it after one shower and it is NOT wet when you go to take the next, it's probably not a leak....See MoreKendrah
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