Unlock practical guidance on watering citrus and avocado trees for better yields This concise bulletin presents field-tested findings from California researchers on how soil depth, rooting patterns, and irrigation methods affect water use. Learn how to estimate a grove’s water needs, plan intervals between irrigation, and measure how efficiently water is absorbed by the soil. Based on experiments in mature groves, the book explains how soil moisture, depth, and topography influence when and how much to water. It also covers how much water is actually taken up by the trees, and why some irrigation practices waste water. Real data from multiple groves illustrate practical irrigation planning that fits different soils and tree ages. How soil depth and moisture levels affect irrigation timing and amounts Patterns of water use and absorption across different grove types Variability in irrigation efficiency and factors that cause losses Methods to estimate seasonal water needs and watering schedules Ideal for readers involved in orchard management, irrigation planning, or agricultural research in hot, irrigation-heavy climates.