Precautions in use of sprinklers for frost protection in alfalfa and lettuce
Frank E. Robinson, Imperial Valley Field Station
California Agriculture 25(9):7-9. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v025n09p7.
Frank E. Robinson is Associate Water Scientist. Imperial Valley Field Station, El Centro.
Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows:
THE USE OF SPRINKLER IRRIGATION to provide frost protection for grapes, artichokes, and strawberries is an accepted practice on many farms in California. Some precautions should be taken, however, including careful consideration of the type of sprinkler used, particularly when low application rates are utilized.