Watering Systems and Equipment Hand watering or manual watering is best suited for spot watering Water is supplied through a hose with a water breaker installed on the end Best 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 Equipment Drip irrigation is a system known for accurate moisture control Amount of water is controlled and run-off is eliminated Soaker hoses are similar but cheaper than drip irrigation Water seeps through small holes and saturates growing medium Can be set on a timer to control length of time the crop is watered

Capillary Action: Draws the water upward

Environmental Factors Environmental factors affect the watering needs of greenhouse plants Crops grown Climate or weather conditions Growing medium Environment control system of greenhouse Container plants generally require more water Unpainted 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