Toro 12 - Manual (Page 36)

Set Root Depth
Within the Program menu, turn the Upper Line knob to select
Set Root Depth.
SET ROOT DEPTH STA 01
06 Inches (default)
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The default root depth will be displayed for the soil type and
plant type previously selected. To change the depth, turn the
Lower Line knob to adjust from 2 – 36 inches.
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SET MICROCLIMATE STA 01
Sunny All Day
Select Microclimate
Sunny All Day = Sun for 7 to 8 hours per day – no change to
the calculated ET rate.
• Sunny Most of the Day = Sun for 4 to 6 hours per day –
decreases watering by 10% of calculated ET rate.
• Shady Most of the Day = Shady for 4 to 6 hours per day –
decreases watering by 20% of calculatd ET rate.
• Shady All Day = Shady for 7 to 8 hours per day – decreases
watering by 30% of calculated ET rate.
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Note:
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Increasing the Root Depth value (root depth greater than average),
increases overall watering.
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Decreasing the Root Depth value (root depth less than average),
decreases overall watering.
The station Microclimate value is the average exposure to sunlight and
shade throughout the day. One of following four Microclimate options
is selected that best describes the average conditions for the station:
Turn the Upper Line knob to select Set Microclimate.
Sunny All Day is selected by default. To select an alternate
microclimate, turn the Lower Line knob.