Absolutely! Digital monitoring is highly recommended to optimize almond irrigation.

By continuously measuring the soil wetting front and soil water content, and tracking trunk diameter, growers can enhance water use efficiency and improve overall orchard performance.

Yes! The almond root zone is found all along the line, so it’s important to wet the entire length of the planting row.

No! Sprinklers can also be highly effective. Around the world, many almond growers prefer SuperNet sprinklers as their go-to irrigation solution.

Another common irrigation method for growing almonds is micro sprinklers (MS). While using drip irrigation can save up to 25% of the water compared to MS, it is also the most efficient way to apply fertilizers and keep the surface dry, preventing unwanted weed growth. Nevertheless, if water saving is not in top priority, micro sprinklers can be a good solution for a precision irrigation method

Yes! Using subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) eliminates physical damage to the irrigation system, which is very important for highly mechanized crops like almonds. In addition, SDI allows growers to irrigate without obstructing field access for spraying or harvest crews or equipment.

Using micro sprinklers as a choice of emitter for your precision irrigation solution will allow you to wet the surface and reduce dust and prevent environmental hazards.