Manuherikia Irrigation Extension Group Feasibility Study On Land Use Options
Crop & Food Research Confidential Report No. 1341
B M Smallfield & M H Douglas
March 2005
Contents
- 1 Executive summary
- 2 Geology of the proposed irrigation area
- 3 Soils of the proposed irrigation area
- 4 Soil fertility and fertiliser requirements
- 5 Drainage
- 6 Soil potential for orchard establishment
- 7 Climatic parameters
- 8 Potential evapotranspiration
- 9 Intensive pasture production and conservation
- 10 Horticulture production opportunities
- 10.1 Grapes, pip and summer Fruit
- 10.2 Berryfruit
- 10.3 Olives
- 10.4 Expanding the boundaries to improve water use efficiency in horticulture
- 10.5 Non-traditional crops
- 10.6 Essential oil or culinary herbs:
- 10.6.1 Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
- 10.6.2 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- 10.6.3 Sage (Salvia officinalis)
- 10.6.4 Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
- 10.6.5 Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
- 10.6.6 Rose essential oil (Rosa damascena var. trigintipetala)
- 10.6.7 Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia; Lavandula intermedia)
- 10.7 Intensive Crops
- 11 Conclusions
