Articles

Welcome to our comprehensive Articles section, where knowledge blooms and curiosity thrives. This category serves as a hub for exploring the fascinating worlds of cycads, aloes, and horticulture. From in-depth insights on specific cycad and aloe species to engaging articles about plant care, conservation, and industry news, you’ll find everything you need to deepen your understanding and appreciation of these remarkable plants. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, collector, or simply curious, our Articles category is your gateway to informed and inspired content.

Any advice is appreciated on design, 1st actual practical design after PDC

News Articles /

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).

  • Average Annual Rainfall: Approximately 304 mm (8.0 inches).

  • Highest Recorded Annual Rainfall: 650 mm (25.6 inches).

  • Lowest Recorded Annual Rainfall: Data not specified

  • Highest Recorded 24-Hour Rainfall: On one occasion, Jerash received 17.0 mm (0.67 inches) of rain within 24 hours.

🌡️ Temperature Extremes

  • Highest Recorded Temperature: 42.3°C (108.1°F).

  • Lowest Recorded Temperature: -7.6°C (18.3°F) during extreme cold events.

🌞 Seasonal Temperature Averages

  • Average Summer Temperature (Low): Approximately 18°C (64°F).

  • Average Summer Temperature (High): Approximately 32°C (90°F).

  • Average Winter Temperature (Low): Approximately 5°C (41°F).

  • Average Winter Temperature (High): Approximately 13°C (55°F).

⚠️ Extreme Weather Likelihood

  • Drought: Yes.

  • Flood: Yes.

  • Hurricane: No.

  • Tornado: No.

  • Cyclone: No.

  • Wildfire: Yes.

  • Ice Storm: No.

  • Other: Yes. : Flash floods and landslides are occasional hazards due to heavy rainfall events.

🌬Geography

Prevailing orientation: SW, more towards West.

🌱 Soil

  • Types: Clay, silty clay loam, clay loam – generally fertile.

  • Toxins: Possible low levels of heavy metals (from traffic/agriculture).

  • Drainage: Varies – good in loamy areas, slower in clay-heavy spots.

☀️ Solar Angles

  • Winter solstice (noon): ~57.8°

  • Summer solstice (noon): ~81.2°

🌬️ Wind

  • Summer winds: Mainly from the West.

  • Winter winds: Mainly from the East.

https://preview.redd.it/eczkffl1hxxe1.png?width=1047&format=png&auto=webp&s=a40f2092df292204dd030bd5d2adc9c5e679b83d

submitted by /u/abu-ismael
[link] [comments]

Any advice is appreciated on design, 1st actual practical design after PDC Read More »

Exit mobile version