- Author: Konrad Mathesius
- Editor: Mark Lundy
Published on: February 14, 2022
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Wheat Early Tillering
Long dry periods are not uncommon in the Sacramento Valley between January and February. Despite the early season downpours, rainfall for the 2021-22 water year is dropping back to below average (Figure 1), and there is no rain on the near-term horizon. As a result, wheat growers may be debating whether to irrigate. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Stress during the rapid growth phases can reduce wheat yield substantially
The amount of water needed to avoid plant stress at early vegetative growth stages is relatively little compared to later in the season (Table 1, see:
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