When to Water Vegetables

Posted November 27, 2011

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When to Water Vegetables in Your Garden

Knowing when to water the vegetables you've planted in your garden is critical to getting the most from your crops. Lack of water during critical watering periods stunts vegetable growth, often permanently.

If you're not sure when to water your vegetables, check out the table below. It lists some common vegetables and critical watering periods that you should know.

Vegetable	When to Water
Broccoli	During head development
Cabbage	During head development
Carrots	During root enlargement
Cauliflower	During head development
Corn	During silk and tassel development
Cucumbers	During flower and fruit development
Eggplant	During flower and fruit development
Lettuce	During head development
Melons	During flower and fruit development
Onion	During bulb development

Have I missed any? If there's a vegetable you're not sure when to water, let me know and I'll find out!

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4 comments on “When to Water Vegetables”

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3. John on April 29, 2012 at 4:53 pm said:

   I am growing tomatoes in pots how can i tell when to water and not over water or under water Thank You God Bless!

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   • jenn on April 30, 2012 at 7:29 pm said:

     You know, I have to admit, this is my first year growing tomatoes in containers so I don’t know yet (I’m still at the seedling stage). Up until this year, it’s always been in my raised bed garden. I’m basically planning on doing what I’ve done in my ground garden though: making sure I have good drainage, watering well, and watering evenly. Have you considered a water gauge or a drip system? I bet you could DIY a drip system easily enough.

     Good luck, and thanks for commenting!

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