Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Irrigation Water Testing for Horticulture
A guide to testing irrigation water for horticulture. It covers sampling and what to record so growers know whether water suits crops and food safety needs.
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The steps on this page
- Choose a certified lab
- Get proper sample bottles
- Collect from the actual use point
- Label sample details clearly
- Ship on time per the lab
- Review results with extension
- Check food safety limits
- Record action taken
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
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 eXtension and FDA.
For more in this area, see the planting dates and harvest timing. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dance of the Irrigation Sprinklers, and farming farm stories.