Watering

Most vegetables require consistent moisture to produce well. The exact amount to apply depends on soil type, weather conditions, and what kind of vegetables you're growing. For example, if your vegetable garden has sandy soil, you'll need to water your plants more than if your vegetable garden has clay soil. Plants use more water during hot, windy conditions with low humidity than if the weather is cool, humid, and cloudy. One general rule is to apply enough water to moisten the root zone at least 6 inches deep. Soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems are efficient ways to apply water as they avoid wasting water by applying it directly to vegetable roots and they help prevent disease by keeping the plants' leaves dry.