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CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION AND SOUTHERN PINE SEEDLING PRODUCTION

Solid set irrigation is used almost exclusively in southern pine seedling production. An alternative to solid set irrigation is the center pivot. Weyerhaeuser company is developing a nursery in Aiken, S.C. which will use center pivot irrigation. Center pivot systems have a distinct advantage in water application uniformity over solid set systems. Higher coefficients of uniformity (C.U.) make possible the application of fertilizers, and pesticides through the irrigation system. A high C.U. means a more uniform cropping system. Seedling production strategies under a center pivot are very similar to those used with a solid set system. No significant equipment modifications are needed. The center pivot system allows irrigation of cover crop areas. Center pivot automation packages are available to control and monitor all operations.


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Author(s): R. M. Conway

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 1986

Event: Southern Forest Nursery Association
1986 - Pensecola, Florida