Table 1.
Cynara Cardunclulus L. experimental fields established by the Laboratory of Agronomy of the University of Thessaly during (1999–2007).
| Location | Coordinates | Year of Establishment | Studied Factors | Rainfall (mm) | Total dry matter (min–max; in t/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velestino
Magenisia Clay-loam (0.1 ha) |
39°12′N
22°14′E 87 m alt |
9/3/1999 | 3 densities (0.6, 1 and 2 pl/m2)
2 N-levels (0 and 60 kg N/ha) 4 replicates |
≈ 450
mm per year |
2nd year: 9.3–15.8
3rd year: 5.7–11.4 4th year: 7.6–11.5 |
| Velestino
Magenisia Clay-loam (0.15 ha) |
39°12′N
22°14′E 87 m alt |
9/9/2004 | 3 irrigations (350, 100 & 0 mm)
3 N-levels (0, 50 & 100 kg N/ha) 3 replicates |
≈ 450
mm per year |
1st year: 5.2–6.3
2nd year: 11.1–15.1 3rd year: 12.1–18.6 4th year: ongoing |
| Palamas
Karditsa Loamy 0.1 ha) |
39°25′N
22°05′E 105 m alt |
13/4/2006 | 2 irrigations (180 & 0 mm)
3 N-levels (0, 80 & 160 kg N/ha) 4 replicates |
≈ 450
mm per year |
1st year: 3.7–4.5
2nd year: 27.1–30.8 3rd year: ongoing |
| Palamas
Karditsa Loamy (4 ha) |
39°25′N
22°05′E 109 m alt |
11/4/2007 | 2 irrigation (150 & 0 mm)
Demonstration field |
≈ 450
mm per year |
1st year: 2.3–3.2
2nd year: ongoing |
| Mouries
Kilkis Sandy (4 ha) |
41°14′N
22°45′E 250 m alt |
14/4/2007 | 2 irrigation (150 & 0 mm)
Demonstration field |
≈ 600
mm per year |
1st year: 1.1–2.9
2nd year: ongoing |
| Agrinion
Sandy clay (1.3 ha) |
38°40′N
21°14′E 42 m alt |
12/9/2007 | Demonstration field | ≈ 650
mm per year |
1st year: ongoing |
| Perivolaki
Sandy (2.2 ha) |
39°12′N
22°14′E 87 m alt |
14/3/2007 | Demonstration field
Weed competition experiments |
≈ 450
mm per year |
1st year: 2.1–2.9
2nd year: ongoing |
| Fyteies
Kilkis Clay (4 ha) |
38°40′N
21°14′E 50 m alt |
7/5/2007 | 2 irrigation (150 & 0 mm)
Demonstration field |
≈ 650
mm per year |
1st year: <1.5
2nd year: ongoing |