1.5 Irrigation—
Principles and
Practices
Introduction 3
Instructor’s Lecture Outline 5
Detailed Lecture Outline for Students 9
Demonstration 1: Field-Scale Irrigation 13
Instructor’s Demonstration Outline 14
Demonstration 2: Garden-Scale Irrigation 15
Instructor’s Demonstration Outline 16
Hands-On Exercises 17
Assessment Questions and Key 23
Resources 25
Appendices
- Estimating Soil Moisture By Feel 26
- General Irrigation Rules 27
- Field Irrigation Schedule 28
- Garden Irrigation Schedule 29
- Amount of Water Needed to Pre-Irrigate 30
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