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Drip Irrigation Woes

June 22, 2023raharris

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Drip irrigation has become standard for plasticulture vegetable and strawberry production. However, when drip system leaks or plugs, crops can be negatively impacted. Drip system leaks can be man-made or caused by… Continue Reading →

Vegetable Crops 31:13, drip irrigation

Plugged Emitters in Drip Irrigation Revisited

July 23, 2021kgyoung

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu   Drip emitters can become plugged with fine particles, mineral deposits, or biofilms. When emitters become clogged, the plants nearest the clogs will receive less water and have more water stress and… Continue Reading →

Fruit Crops 29:18, drip irrigation, plasticulture

Plugged Emitters in Drip Irrigation

July 19, 2019Emmalea Garver Ernest

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Drip emitters can become plugged with fine particles, mineral deposits, or biofilms. When emitters become clogged, the plants nearest the clogs will receive less water and have more water stress and grow… Continue Reading →

Vegetable Crops 27:17, drip irrigation, irrigation

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