Watering Frequency - Ask Extension
Hello, I have a couple questions about watering.
1. We have shrubs planted last summer, and we are about to turn back on our irrigation system and...
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Watering Frequency #865782
Asked April 24, 2024, 5:25 PM EDT
Hello, I have a couple questions about watering.
1. We have shrubs planted last summer, and we are about to turn back on our irrigation system and set the timer. Once shrubs are established, what is your recommended watering schedule? How many times per week and for how many minutes each time?
2. Same question for blueberry bushes.
3. And same question for our lawn.
Thanks.
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your questions. Unfortunately, there is no "one size fits all" rule for watering. There are variables about soil content, amount of sun, drainage, and species. Here is a general guide: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/12281/wateringtips.pdf
This addresses blueberries: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/crop-production/berries/blueberry-irrigation-scheduling-when-where-how-much
And, for lawns, different varieties of turf grass need varying amounts of supplemental moisture: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-1521-practical-lawn-care-western-oregon
I hope these help. Good luck!
This addresses blueberries: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/crop-production/berries/blueberry-irrigation-scheduling-when-where-how-much
And, for lawns, different varieties of turf grass need varying amounts of supplemental moisture: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-1521-practical-lawn-care-western-oregon
I hope these help. Good luck!
Thank you!
On Apr 25, 2024, at 11:05 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
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