Abstract
This article presents a summary of the information discussed on fertilizer management, irrigation scheduling, and drip system maintenance and troubleshooting. A list of additional references is also included. This document is HS917, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: March 2003.
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