Hilgardia
Hilgardia
Hilgardia
University of California
Hilgardia

Orchard sprinkler irrigation: Studies show supply of readily available soil moisture more important for fruit growth than type of irrigation

Authors

A. H. Hendrickson
F. J. Veihmeyer

Authors Affiliations

A. H. Hendrickson is Lecturer in Pomology, University of California, Davis; F. J. Veihmeyer is Professor of Irrigation, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 7(4):3-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n04p3. April 1953.

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Abstract

Sprinkler irrigation has many advantages in deciduous orchards, but also presents problems not found with surface irrigation.

Hendrickson A, Veihmeyer F. 1953. Orchard sprinkler irrigation: Studies show supply of readily available soil moisture more important for fruit growth than type of irrigation. Hilgardia 7(4):3-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n04p3
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