EVAPOTRANSPIRATION


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By Brent Mecham, CID, CLWM, CIC, CLIA, CAIS


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18 Irrigation TODAY | Winter 2020


Knowing more about evapotranspiration can be an important tool for effective irrigation scheduling.


etermining when and how much to irrigate is the ultimate question on the minds of irrigators. But the answer to that question is dependent upon many factors, such as the type of plant, the maturity of the plant, the soil type and current weather conditions.


Being able to determine the evapotranspiration rates in your area can be a valuable tool for answering that irrigation question and developing effective irrigation scheduling. Knowing this important information can not only help improve your crops but also potentially save money through optimized irrigation water and energy use.


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