0 W Cottonwood RD Gustine, CA 95322

Young Almond Orchard. Varieties are Nonpariel (75%) and Fritz (25%) on Hanson rootstock from Duarte Nursery. Tree rows are on a berm and trees are tied; stakes are to be removed this fall. Spacing is 17' X 22' on an off-set pattern. Planted in 2017. Soils are 87.7% 162 - Damluis clay loam, 2-8% slopes (C2); 10.2% 110 - Apollo clay loam, 8-15% slopes (C4); & 2.1% 253 - Stanislaus clay loam (C2). The property is located inside the service area boundary of the Del Puerto Water District (DPWD). Irrigation water is obtained by a lift / pressure pump located along the west side of the Delta Mendota Canal on the north side of Cottonwood Road. Filtration is by an Amiad Filtomat filter. Distribution is by Toro micro-sprinklers from an above ground distribution hose. The orchard irrigates in two sets. The irrigation system was IDC designed.