RootGuard® is Metzer’s patented anti-root intrusion technology, embedded in the dripper line. It prevents clogging without chemicals and is guaranteed for multiple years.
Most setups begin with one lateral per tree row, expanding to two as the orchard matures. Spacing depends on soil type—30 cm in light soil, up to 100 cm in heavy.
Metzer systems allow accurate fertigation adjusted to yearly yield forecasts. Nitrogen should be limited to 150kg/ha for oil-focused cultivation.
Metzer recommends PC drippers like Assif RootGuard®, Adi, and Vered for sloped terrain and long laterals. These provide uniform output and resist clogging and intrusion.
Metzer’s SDI offers long-term reliability, minimizes evaporation and weed growth, and enables easy field access by keeping the surface dry.
It involves up to 2,000 trees/ha with 1.5–1.75m tree spacing. It boosts yield and mechanization efficiency but requires precise irrigation and fertigation design.
Modern olive orchards are planted at high density (300–2000 trees/ha), making rain-fed cultivation insufficient. Precision irrigation ensures consistent yield and oil quality.
