RootGuard® technology prevents root intrusion into emitters—essential for long-term SDI installations in perennial orchards like almonds
Most farmers stop irrigation 3–4 days before harvest to avoid fruit drop and quality issues. Light irrigation is resumed immediately after harvest to support next year’s bud development.
Unlike sprinklers, drip systems keep the tree base dry, reducing the risk of mold, trunk rot, and bacterial infections.
Almonds thrive in deep loamy soils with pH levels between 5.5 and 8.5. They tolerate calcareous conditions better than most fruit trees.
Yes, but with care. Metzer’s CleanLine driplines resist clogging from organic matter in treated wastewater, protecting yield and system longevity.
Metzer’s drip and SDI systems deliver precise moisture to the root zone, minimizing water stress and maximizing yield—even in regions with limited water supply.
Almonds require a lot of water, particularly during canopy growth and nut development. Over the season, water use can exceed 10,000 liters per kilogram of kernels, making highly efficient irrigation systems necessary.
