Watering Schedule Calculator
Create a personalized watering schedule for your greenhouse plants
Your Watering Schedule
Fill out the form to generate your personalized watering schedule
General Watering Guidelines
🌡️ Temperature Tips
- • Hot days: Increase frequency
- • Cool days: Reduce frequency
- • Frost risk: Water midday
💧 Moisture Check
- • Finger test: 2" deep
- • Lift pot to check weight
- • Use moisture meter
🌱 Growth Stages
- • Seedlings: Mist often
- • Vegetative: Deep water
- • Flowering: Consistent
⚠️ Warning Signs
- • Wilting: Check roots
- • Yellow leaves: Overwater
- • Crispy leaves: Underwater
Why Precise Watering Matters in a Greenhouse
Over‑watering invites root rot, fungus gnats and wasted fertiliser; under‑watering stresses plants and cuts yields. Our tool combines seven key variablesto deliver data‑driven schedules tailored to your exact micro‑climate.
Whether you grow thirsty tomatoes, delicate orchids or drought‑tolerant succulents, dial in the perfect balance of frequency and volume to boost growth and conserve water. Bookmark this calculator for every season change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the watering schedule calculator work?
The algorithm looks at plant water demand, pot size, media drainage, temperature, humidity and light to estimate how fast moisture evaporates or transpires. It then outputs both interval and volume so you water just enough.
How accurate are the watering recommendations?
In most hobby greenhouses the schedule is within one day of ideal timing. Always probe soil moisture first—your airflow and shading may vary.
Can I use metric units in the form?
Yes. You can enter Celsius for temperature and litres for container size. The calculator converts everything automatically.
Does the tool work for succulents?
Absolutely. Select 'Succulents' under Plant Type and the algorithm reduces frequency and amount to prevent over-watering drought-adapted plants.
What if humidity changes during the season?
Re‑run the calculator whenever humidity or temperature shifts more than 10%. The schedule will update instantly so you stay on target year‑round.
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