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By Doris Dougherty
Watering the Garden
Watering the vegetable garden during dry weather is beneficial. Vegetables need about one inch of water each week; when the supply falls below that amount, yield and quality will be reduced. Also, sufficient water hastens the maturity of lettuce, greens, carrots, radishes, beets and cabbage, and extends the harvest season of tomatoes, melons, and cucumbers. Moisture may be conserved by controlling weeds and using a mulch, but even so, watering at times will be needed for best results. The garden needs a plentiful supply of water during the entire growing season, but the most critical periods are at the time of planting, in order to obtain a good stand, and when the crop is approaching maturity. It is much better to give the garden a good soaking, if needed, about once a week, than to water it sparingly more often. Sprinklers or porous irrigating hose may be used.
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