Watering
How Much Water Do Vegetables Need?
A good general guideline is an inch of water per week, either by rain or watering; in arid climates, it is double that. In hot weather, vegetables need even more water, up to about ½ inch per week extra for … Continue reading
Hot Summer Watering
When it doesn’t rain enough, turn on the spigot. Veggies need water to produce, especially in this hot weather. Tomatoes are especially unforgiving if they dry out. Going from dry to wet and back again creates problems like blossom-end rot, … Continue reading
For a Plentiful Harvest, Keep Pots Watered
Vegetables and herbs need water, but unfortunately nature doesn’t always provide enough on time, so sometimes it’s up to us. In general, plants need the equivalent of 1 inch of rain each week to moisten the soil to the desired … Continue reading
All these things add up to great water savings that can keep your garden going in dry times. Remember that vegetables are about 90% water. No water, no harvest! Soaker hoses put water where you want it. Lay out a soaker … Continue reading
Drought Busters Respond With Many Good Ideas
Read these great ideas from some of your fellow Bonnie gardeners dealing with drought. Plastic Mulch in Black, Green, or Red I mulch the garden at spring planting with black, green, and red plastic mulch, depending on the plants I … Continue reading
Crucial Growth Stages When Vegetables Absolutely Need Water
Vegetables go through stages when they are at their most sensitive to water for good growth and development. When your veggies are in this phase of growth, be sure to water. Always water thoroughly so that the water soaks in … Continue reading
