Transcript Do's and Don'ts of Watering

Objectives
• Recall three major
functions of water in
plant growth.
• Explain two effects of
over and under watering
your plants.
• Be able to determine
when plants should be
watered.
• Discuss the time and
frequency of watering.
• Compile a complete list of
watering requirements for
your neighbor. (activity)
• Research the issues of
water conservation and
local water ordinances in
our area.
Functions of Water
• Provides two essential nutrients to plants.
• Keeps plants turgid or inflated.
• Medium for transporting nutrients and food
throughout the plant.
• Necessary for photosynthesis.
• Maintains stable temperature in the plant.
Effects of Watering
Plants
Over Watering
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Shallow root systems
Root rot
Wilting
Nutrient deficiencies
Stunted growth
Under Watering
• Decreased Growth
• Decreased rate of
photosynthesis
• Smaller leaves
• Shorter internodes
• Stunted, hardened
appearance
How to Determine When
Plants Need Watered
• Learn plant signal.
• Watch for drought
stress.
• Discoloration of the
plant.
• Lack of turgidity in
the plant or turf.
• Plastic stick method.
• Wetness of the soil.
Methods of Watering
Sprinkler
Drip
Surface
Manual
Time and Frequency of
Watering
Time
Frequency
• Early morning hours
• When needed
• Not afternoon
• Determining factors
include:
• Not late afternoon or
early evening
– Need
– Soil Characteristics
– Environmental
conditions