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Vegetable Irrigation: Leafy Greens, Dan Drost, Tiffany Maughan
Vegetable Irrigation: Leafy Greens, Dan Drost, Tiffany Maughan
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Different irrigation methods are commonly used to irrigate leafy greens, each with different management considerations. Furrow irrigation is quite common but many growers are converting to use drip irrigation to save water, improve plant growth, and optimize productivity. Regardless of the irrigation system used, there are some basic principles to understand that will help ensure proper irrigation. This fact sheet discusses these basic principles.