Watering Equipment

A watering can is a portable container, usually with a handle and a spout, used to hand water plants. It has exited since about 1692 and has since been improved. more...

General Information

The capacity of the container can be anywhere from 1/2 litre (L) to 10 L (1 pint (pt) to 2.5 gallons (gal)). It can be made out of either metal, ceramic or plastic.

At the end of the spout, (a long tube originating at the bottom of the container), you can place a 'rose', (a device like a cap with small holes) to break up the stream of water into droplets so you do not wash away the soil.

History

The term "watering can" first appeared in 1692, before then it was known as a "watering pot".

In 1885 the "Haws" watering can was patented by John Haw. He replaced the top mounted handle with a single round handle at the rear.

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