Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Irrigation System Winterization for Horticulture
Use this checklist to winterize an irrigation system on a horticulture farm. It helps crews drain, protect, and store parts before freezing weather. Use a fresh copy each season and keep old ones for comparison.
ChecklistHorticulture & Specialty CropsFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Shut off and drain the water source
- Drain mainlines and laterals
- Blow out lines per the manual
- Remove and store filters
- Protect pumps and controllers
- Store drip tape and hoses
- Cap open ends
- Note repairs for spring
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the crop planting calendar. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dance of the Irrigation Sprinklers, and farming farm stories.