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A low-tech, inexpensive subirrigation system for production of broadleaved species in large containers

Abstract:

A simple, inexpensive subirrigation system can be made using children's plastic swimming pools. This system supplies irrigation water more evenly to large deciduous plants in containers than do overhead methods, and it can be combined with a typical injector so that plants can be fertigated.

Issue & Pages:

Fall 2007 Pages: 267-270

Article Download:

7-3NPJ315-323.pdf (PDF document)

Authors:

  • Justin L Schmal
  • Phillip O Woolery
  • John P Sloan
  • CLark D Fleege

Keywords:

irrigation, fertilization, container nursery