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Drip Irrigation Guide for Onion Growers

Clinton Shock, Rebecca Flock, Erik Feibert, Cedric A. Shock and Jim Klauzer
EM 8901 | Revised July 2021, Reviewed 2023

Summary

This publication provides a framework, general recommendations, and rationales to aid onion growers interested in maximizing their land use and crop yield through drip irrigation.

About the authors

Clinton Shock
(Retired)
Rebecca Flock
Former research aide
Malheur Experiment Station, Oregon State University
Erik Feibert
Senior Faculty Research Assistant
Cedric A. Shock
Former research aide
Malheur Experiment Station, Oregon State University
Jim Klauzer
Clearwater Supply, Ontario, OR
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