Watering Systems and EquipmentWatering Systems and EquipmentHand watering or manual watering is best suited for

spot wateringWater is supplied through a hose with a water breaker

installed on the endBest for cut flowers or potted plants that do not require

daily watering

An automatic watering system is electronically activated and best suited for large areas or plants that require frequent watering

Watering Systems and EquipmentWatering Systems and EquipmentDrip irrigation is a system known

for accurate moisture controlAmount of water is controlled

and run-off is eliminatedSoaker hoses are similar but

cheaper than drip irrigationWater seeps through small holes

and saturates growing mediumCan be set on a timer to control

length of time the crop is watered

Capillary Action: Draws the water

upward

Environmental FactorsEnvironmental FactorsEnvironmental factors affect the watering needs of

greenhouse plantsCrops grownClimate or weather conditionsGrowing mediumEnvironment control system of greenhouse

Container plants generally require more waterUnpainted clay pots require more Glazed ceramic or plastic pots require less

Osmosis: Movement of water through a porous or permeable wall from an area of high concentration to low concentration