Sulama Takvimi How Is It Determined?
Optimizing agricultural and residential irrigation timing conserves water while maximizing crop yields and plant vigor. This calculator applies FAO standards combining reference ET (ET₀) with crop coefficients (Kc).
The algorithm evaluates ambient temperature and humidity to compute baseline ET₀, applies the crop-specific Kc factor to establish net evapotranspiration, and subtracts recent precipitation to schedule irrigation events.
Crop coefficient (Kc) benchmarks: Corn (1.20), tomatoes (1.15), wheat (1.10), and turf grass (0.85). Values reflect peak growth maturity.
In the United States, agriculture accounts for more than 80% of the nation's consumptive water use, making precision irrigation essential for sustainability.