A verification experiment was carried out in the field located in Zway, Oromia Region
to examine suitable irrigation type and optimum irrigation amount that can be easily applicable by
farmers. It is considered that approximately 5 mm/day/m2
of irrigation amount is optimum for
tomato and cabbage with regard to quality and quantity with basin and furrow irrigation in dry
season in this area. Water saving with watering can and drip irrigation might be achieved not by
longer irrigation interval but by smaller amount of irrigation amount with frequent application.