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Vegetable garden drip calculator
Estimate water supplied to plants per session and week.
Metric units as labelled. Prices, where used, are in EUR.
Method and limits
Plants × emitters per plant × emitter flow × session minutes ÷ 60. Weekly use multiplies by sessions per week. This measures supply, not recommended irrigation needs.
Worked example
With the editable starting values: 40 litres per session. 2 l per plant · 120 l per week · 80 l/h total rated flow
- Number of plants: 20
- Emitters per plant: 2
- Rated flow per emitter (l/h): 2
- Session duration (min): 30
- Sessions per week: 3
Frequently asked questions
Are these starting values recommendations?
No. They are editable examples. Use your own measurements and the product label or quoted specification.
What should I check before using the result?
Plants × emitters per plant × emitter flow × session minutes ÷ 60. Weekly use multiplies by sessions per week. This measures supply, not recommended irrigation needs.
Are units and prices converted automatically?
No. These tools use the metric units shown next to each field. Monetary inputs and results are in EUR; enter the relevant EUR tariff or quote. No currency conversion or live prices are applied.
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