Vegetable Irrigation: Leafy Greens

Authors

Dan Drost, Utah State UniversityFollow
Tiffany Maughan, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

1-2019

Abstract

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.

Recommended Citation

Drost, Dan and Maughan, Tiffany, "Vegetable Irrigation: Leafy Greens" (2019). All Current Publications. Paper 1947.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1947