Blueberries
Irrigation Scheduling Tools
Evaluation of Irrigation Methods of Highbush Blueberry, David R Bryla
Information on crop water requirements for blueberries, Dr. Ben Faber
Irrigating Coastal Blueberries
Soil Moisture Monitoring
Provides basic information as well as details on equipment.
UCCE Drought Management Soil Moisture Monitoring
How will Monitoring Soil Moisture Save me Water?
Deficit Irrigation
Market value is based on commodity freshness. Since deficit irrigation impacts fruit quality, it is not recommended.
Sensitive Crop Stages
All crop stages are sensitive to water deficits.
Commodity Response to Deficit Water
Reduction in yield, quality
Drought Strategies
Reduce acreage.