Mobile drip irrigation efficiently delivers water to crops where it's needed and minimizes the amount of runoff. It delivers 10%–25% more water to the soil per gallon of water than traditional sprinkler systems.
For vegetable gardeners who are eager to get going in the spring, root crops are a reliable choice. Radishes, carrots, beets, turnips and onions just need some good soil and consistent watering to jump-start a garden.
Farmers can improve irrigation efficiency by scheduling irrigation, adopting deficit irrigation and conservation tillage practices, and installing more efficient irrigation systems. Sprinkler and drip irrigation systems are more efficient than furrow irrigation. S
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.
Clinton Shock, Rebecca Flock, Erik Feibert, Cedric A. Shock, Jim Klauzer |
Jul 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
For blueberry growers, water management is a key to success. The goal is to apply the correct amount of water at the right time to minimize irrigation costs and maximize crop production and economic return.
Asparagus, beets, carrots and summer squash are some of the vegetables you can grow along the coast. Learn what to watch out for in a region known for cooler temperatures.