351.T1 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Irrigation Systems Water Requirements are Effected by: The crop being grown Climate Season Soil Conditions Method of Application

351.T2 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Irrigation Systems Border/Flood Irrigation: Used where the land is nearly level Often used in orchards, and vineyards A mild slope of 0.1 to 0.4 ft per 100 ft. is often used

351.T3 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Irrigation Systems Furrow Irrigation: Water runs down furrows in-between plants Efficient with water use, but labor intensive Uniform crop maturity is obtainable as the soil is uniformly water

351.T4 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Irrigation Systems Sprinkler Irrigation: Used when flood or furrow systems are impractical Leveling is not necessary Sprinklers may be used for frost control Lower incidence of erosion Higher initial costs and power costs

351.T5 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Irrigation Systems Drip Irrigation: Very efficient water use Easy to fertilize or apply pesticides through the system Expensive initial costs Labor intensive Salts tend to build up around emitters