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Improve Almonds Yield with Precision Irrigation

Learn how to Maximize your Almonds Crops

Almonds are a globally important crop with high water needs, strict salinity sensitivity, and a long production cycle.
Metzer provides precision drip and subsurface irrigation systems that reduce water usage, improve fertilizer efficiency, and enhance orchard productivity.
These systems deliver water directly to the root zone, avoiding trunk wetting and minimizing disease and weed pressure.
Metzer’s CleanLine and RootGuard® technologies protect systems from clogging and intrusion—even under treated wastewater use.
With tailored irrigation layouts, growers achieve long-term reliability, uniform yields, and high nut quality.

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Almonds FAQ’s

What makes RootGuard® important for almond SDI?

RootGuard® technology prevents root intrusion into emitters—essential for long-term SDI installations in perennial orchards like almonds

When should irrigation stop in almond orchards?

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

How does drip irrigation reduce almond disease risks?

Unlike sprinklers, drip systems keep the tree base dry, reducing the risk of mold, trunk rot, and bacterial infections.

What are ideal soil and pH conditions for almonds?

Almonds thrive in deep loamy soils with pH levels between 5.5 and 8.5. They tolerate calcareous conditions better than most fruit trees.

Can almonds be irrigated with treated wastewater?

Yes, but with care. Metzer’s CleanLine driplines resist clogging from organic matter in treated wastewater, protecting yield and system longevity.

How does Metzer help reduce water stress in almond orchards?

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.

Why is water management critical for almonds?

Almonds have high water needs, especially during canopy expansion and nut development. Seasonal water use can reach over 10,000L per kg of kernels, requiring highly efficient irrigation systems.