Many homeowners request irrigation schedules to help them program their traditional controllers. Any schedule provided needs to be adjusted based on the type of watering device, soil, slope and plants.
The tables below are samples of controller settings that may be successful in the Santa Clarita Valley. These tables assume that your irrigation system works efficiently, and that you have resolved any common irrigation issues.
Keep in mind that with the clay soil that is prevalent in the Santa Clarita Valley, "cycling and soaking," turning the controller on for a recommended number of minutes several times an hour apart, results in deeper watering and a healthier root system.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days per Week | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Start Times per Day | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Minutes per Station | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Minutes per Day | 15 | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Total Minutes per Week | 30 | 60 | 30 | 10 |
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days per Week | 1 | 3 | 2 | Off |
| Start Times per Day | 2 | 2 | 2 | Off |
| Minutes per Station | 3 | 3 | 3 | Off |
| Total Minutes per Day | 6 | 6 | 6 | Off |
| Total Minutes per Week | 6 | 18 | 12 | Off |
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days per Week | 1 | 3 | 2 | Off |
| Start Times per Day | 1 | 1 | 1 | Off |
| Minutes per Station | 20 | 20 | 20 | Off |
| Total Minutes per Day | 20 | 20 | 20 | Off |
| Total Minutes per Week | 20 | 60 | 40 | Off |