Description
**Description**
Water is the single most critical input in petaled flower production, and improper irrigation is responsible for more crop failures than almost any other factor — this technical seminar gives you the knowledge to design and run an irrigation system that delivers exactly what your flowers need, when they need it. The seminar opens with a module on flower crop water physiology, explaining how different petaled flowers — including lisianthus, sweet peas, zinnias, and anemones — differ in their root depth, evapotranspiration rates, and sensitivity to both drought stress and waterlogging. You will learn how to calculate your crop’s daily water demand using evapotranspiration data from your local weather station, with a step-by-step calculation walkthrough and a downloadable ET-based irrigation scheduling spreadsheet. A full module is dedicated to drip irrigation system design, covering emitter spacing and flow rate selection for different soil types, mainline and sub-mainline sizing, pressure regulation, and filter selection to prevent clogging in organic-rich soils. You will receive a bed-by-bed irrigation layout planning worksheet that allows you to map your system on paper before purchasing a single component. The seminar compares drip tape versus individual emitter systems for cut flower beds, including cost-per-bed calculations, longevity data, and maintenance requirements for each. Fertigation — the practice of delivering liquid fertilizer through your irrigation system — is covered with a full module on injector types, dilution rates, and fertilizer compatibility charts for common flower crop nutrients. You will learn how to use a tensiometer or capacitance sensor to monitor real-time soil moisture and stop irrigating by schedule rather than by guesswork. A troubleshooting module addresses uneven water distribution, clogged emitters, pressure fluctuations, and the most common installation errors that reduce system efficiency. The seminar concludes with a winterization protocol that protects your irrigation investment through the off-season, including line flushing, blowout procedures, and component storage recommendations.
**Format**
Technical seminar recording with an ET-based irrigation scheduling spreadsheet, bed layout planning worksheet, and a fertigation compatibility chart.
**Duration**
3 hours of technical seminar content across 9 modules, with downloadable planning tools.
**What You’ll Learn**
Flower crop water physiology; evapotranspiration-based scheduling; drip system design and installation; fertigation through irrigation; soil moisture monitoring and system troubleshooting.
**Target Audience**
Flower farmers, market growers, and serious hobby growers who want to move beyond hand-watering or guesswork irrigation and implement a reliable, efficient water delivery system for their petaled flower beds.
