Fertility Management of Drip-irrigated Vegetables

1996/07/01 by T.K. Hartz, G.J. Hochmuth, George Hochmuth
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Irrigation Practices and Water Management

paper · pdf · doi:10.21273/horttech.6.3.168

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Abstract

Drip irrigation provides an efficient method of fertilizer delivery virtually free of cultural constraints that characterize other production systems. Achieving maximum fertigation efficiency requires knowledge of crop nutrient requirements, soil nutrient supply, fertilizer injection technology, irrigation scheduling, and crop and soil monitoring techniques. If properly managed, fertigation through drip irrigation lines can reduce overall fertilizer application rates and minimize adverse environmental impact of vegetable production.

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