Irrigation of olives in Western Australia

Authors

Neil Lantzke
Dick Taylor

Files

Publication Date

2001

Series Number

4462

Abstract

Olives can be grown without irrigation in the south-west of Western Australia. However, to obtain maximum yield irrigation is required. The yields obtained from unirrigated crops may be half those of irrigated crops, with the actual yield decrease being dependent on the rainfall and length of growing season.

This Bulletin outlines how to calculate the irrigation requirements of olives. Considerable debate occurs as to the water requirements of olives in Western Australia.

There have been no irrigation trials on olives in this State and the crop factors outlined come from overseas experience.

Number of Pages

10

ISSN

1326-415X

Keywords

Irrigation, Irrigation scheduling, Olives

Disciplines

Agriculture | Plant Sciences

Recommended Citation

Lantzke, N, and Taylor, D. (2001), Irrigation of olives in Western Australia. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4462.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/88