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Originally Posted by downeaster
Does anyone know how many inches of surface water it takes to penetrate soil 6 to 8 inches? I don't.
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I do not either. I suspect the correct answer is, it depends on soil, how much thatch (
Gardening Help FAQs (Thatch)) has accumulated and other things I am unaware of.
Based on my 'un-extensive' research over the years the common recommendation is to try and lay down 1 - 1.5 inches per week.
I installed new heads out front which dispense water at a much slower rate, in theory to prevent run off. I first saw them in new homes south of 466a. It takes 90 minutes to dispense an inch based on my tuna can test.
I have found one thing for sure, nothing is as good as mother nature when it comes to watering.