Greeting,
I recently completed my PDC and my friend was so nice to let me do whatever I want to a part of his land. He owns 120 Dunams (12 hectares) and allowed me to work on 40 Dunams (4 Hectares).
Picture below, link or google earth https://earth.google.com/earth/d/146Xuo3bWFkAgl-k6o9Q0ZuoZ9_ezLHvt?usp=sharing
Brief Summary: From 120 dunams, there are available 40 dunams for use, 28.5 of which are planted with 2-year-old olive trees distributed in a symmetrical pattern no swales/contours lines considered, and with spacing of 5 meters. The 11.5 remaing are empty with partial area of rock ground. The rest of the farm (80 dunam) is mainly for olive and lemon production with 3 houses, 2 for rent, and 2 areas with cement ground (800m2 and 240m2) established for later building, nothing soon. Out of the 40 dunam, 11.5 dunam empty, 28.5 dunam planted olive trees 2 years old spacing 5 meter. Good paths are already established. May add some later on depends on what we do. All resources from the total land is available, including water, electricity, 3 workers, tools, wagons, etc..
I would like to aim for: Enhance soil, integrate more animals, keep a simple structure of production. Convert Olive orchid to polyculture. Chicken/egg production. ANY IDEAS
🌍 Climatic Factors
Köppen Climate Classification
BSk – Cold Semi-Arid Climate (Steppe)
This classification indicates a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot, dry summers.
USDA Zone 9a
temperatures between -6.7°C and -3.9°C (20°F to 25°F).
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Average Annual Rainfall: Approximately 304 mm (8.0 inches).
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Highest Recorded Annual Rainfall: 650 mm (25.6 inches).
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Lowest Recorded Annual Rainfall: Data not specified
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Highest Recorded 24-Hour Rainfall: On one occasion, Jerash received 17.0 mm (0.67 inches) of rain within 24 hours.
🌡️ Temperature Extremes
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Highest Recorded Temperature: 42.3°C (108.1°F).
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Lowest Recorded Temperature: -7.6°C (18.3°F) during extreme cold events.
🌞 Seasonal Temperature Averages
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Average Summer Temperature (Low): Approximately 18°C (64°F).
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Average Summer Temperature (High): Approximately 32°C (90°F).
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Average Winter Temperature (Low): Approximately 5°C (41°F).
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Average Winter Temperature (High): Approximately 13°C (55°F).
⚠️ Extreme Weather Likelihood
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Drought: Yes.
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Flood: Yes.
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Hurricane: No.
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Tornado: No.
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Cyclone: No.
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Wildfire: Yes.
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Ice Storm: No.
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Other: Yes. : Flash floods and landslides are occasional hazards due to heavy rainfall events.
🌬Geography
Prevailing orientation: SW, more towards West.
🌱 Soil
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Types: Clay, silty clay loam, clay loam – generally fertile.
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Toxins: Possible low levels of heavy metals (from traffic/agriculture).
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Drainage: Varies – good in loamy areas, slower in clay-heavy spots.
☀️ Solar Angles
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Winter solstice (noon): ~57.8°
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Summer solstice (noon): ~81.2°
🌬️ Wind
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Summer winds: Mainly from the West.
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Winter winds: Mainly from the East.
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