How many sensor stations do I need?

How many sensor stations do I need?

We recommend using 1 or 2 sensors per soil texture per irrigation zone. 

We can help you determine how many soil textures you have for a given field. As a general rule of thumb, growers usually have 2 or 3 sensors per center pivot irrigation system.


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