Inches are a unit of measurement for square feet, and plants in the ground need one inch of water per square foot. Gardens need about 1 inch of water per week from rain or irrigation, more in hot, dry, or windy conditions. Water deeply to get moisture well into the soil (to a depth of 4 to 6 inches). The advice on this page should apply to any type of garden, including vegetables. Once established in the garden, a twice-weekly watering, adding up to one inch per week, will do. Potted plants, containers, and planter boxes dry out more quickly than in-ground beds.
Deep watering encourages deeper and stronger root growth, so watering gardens about 2 inches (5 cm) or so once a week is preferable. Proper watering is the heart of a healthy garden, and the old rule of thumb was to give plants one inch of water a week. However, the reality will depend on weather and your soil.
In general, the best time to water a vegetable garden is in the early morning or late evening. Plants should get an average of one inch of water per week with deep, infrequent waterings. To determine a watering schedule, use a simple rain gauge or follow weather reports. An “inch of water” is 0.62 gallons per square foot of garden area.
Plants do best when watered deeply about three times a week, factoring in the rain. If the plants are seedlings, water them twice a day until established. One inch a week means one inch of water depth per acre per week, which is only correct for certain species.
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📹 Water Conservation Tip: 1-inch watering
Water Conservation Tips with John Begnaud, Retired Tom Green County Extension Agent for horticulture. www.cosatx.us/Water.
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