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ATB's research site Marquardt

Weather data

Longterm annual precipitation (since 2009):                 409,6 mm   
Longterm mean annual temperature (since 2009):         10,95 °C   
absolute temperature minimum:                                     -26,8 °C   (on 11.02.1929)
absolute temperature maximum:                                     39,9 °C   (on 16.07.2007)

Soil characteristics

Irrigation system for field crops in Marquardt (Photo: ATB)
Irrigation system for field crops in Marquardt (Photo: ATB)

Soil texture: Ss, Su, St, Sl2 Sl4
     Sand: 71 – 88 %
     Silt: 8 – 15 %
     Clay: 4 – 14 %
Corg-content: 0.4 – 1.7 %
Useable fieldcapacity: XXXX
pH-value: 6.6 – 8.4
Soil number: 0-34
Height above sea level: 42 m
Geological origin:: Diluvium
Bedrock: Boulder clay

Irrigation

Irrigation possible on all arable areas by an hydrant network

Irrigation of fruit crops by an automated drip irrigation system
 

Cultivated crops

Poplar varieties in field tests in Marquardt (Photo: ATB)
Poplar varieties in field tests in Marquardt (Photo: ATB)

Crop production: cereals, potatos, maize, sorghum, fibe plants, medicinal plants, field vegetables

Fruit production: apple, sweet cherry, blue berry

Others: poplar (short rotation coppice), walnut, hazelnut