Guayule Cultivation and Irrigation Methods for the Southwestern United States

As water becomes scarce in Arizona there is a desire by growers to grow crops that use less water. With hundreds of acres already planted across the state and the plan to scale to 10,000 acres over the course of three years, guayule has become a more water wise crop than traditional desert row crops like silage corn, alfalfa, and cotton. In this guide, cultivation and irrigation methods will be discussed to increase area under guayule across the state.