Micro-Irrigation Seminar, Pt. 2 of 14: Pros and Cons of Traditional vs. Micro-irrigation

Micro-Irrigation Seminar, Part 2: Pros and Cons

In Part 2, Steve Upson, horticulture consultant, contrasts the positive and negative features of traditional sprinkler systems vs. drip irrigation. Topic include irrigation efficiency, fertilizer injection, optimal soil moisture, fruit tree freeze prevention, system clogging, system damage by animals, and herbicide application.

The Micro-irrigation Seminar is appropriate for serious home and market gardeners interested in water management and micro-irrigation. It was presented at the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation in Ardmore, Okla.

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Noble Research Institute