EC89-724 Irrigation Scheduling Using Tensiometers in Sandy Soils

Authors

William L. Kranz, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Thomas Dorn, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Dean E. Eisenhauer, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1989

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1989, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Monitoring soil moisture is fundamental to determining how much irrigation water should be applied and when the soil is able to store the amount of water to be applied. Establishing when and how much water should be applied is often referred to as irrigation scheduling.

This extension circular discusses soil moisture terms; what is a tensiometer, its installation and use; and worksheet.