Evaporative Cooling Guide for Orchards
Guide to evaporative cooling in orchards, helping growers understand how it works, what equipment is needed and when it is used. Work through the steps in order and keep notes on what you find along the way.
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The steps on this page
- Learn about the crop and cooling need
- Check local weather and forecasts
- Review water supply and quality
- Check system layout and nozzles
- Plan control settings with an adviser
- Monitor fruit and canopy
- Watch for runoff and waterlogging
- Keep records of runs
- Review results after the season
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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