If two houses are close together then the sprinklers may overlap those in the adjacent house. During the warm season containers may be placed in the space between houses (Figure 1.3.4b). However, if containers are not to be placed between houses, then the sprinklers may not be designed to overlap. |
Figure 1.3.4b Two nursery overwintering houses side-by-side with sprinkler laterals down center. These may or may not be designed to overlap for application uniformity. |
Watering a nursery bed using a lateral down its center is challenging because, while the diameter of throw must be wider than the house, the application rate on the outside edge of the bed is much less than in the greater overlapped area down the center of the bed. Evaluation of these irrigation systems is a challenge. |