How Much Water Do Your Vegetables Need

How Much Water Do Your Vegetables Need

How much water do your vegetables need is basically for those who are still growing in dirt. With Nature’s Organic Garden System, you always have the correct drainage and water retention a garden requires. It would be best if you watered it once in a while.

Below you will find VEGETABLE ROOT DEPTH – TO GAUGE WATERING DEPTH.

Depth:

S (shallow) = 18”- 24”

M (medium) = 36”- 48”

D (deep)  = > 48”

Artichoke D 48”+ perennial
Arugula S 12-18”
Asparagus D 6-8” perennial
Beans M 24-36” wide-spreading
Beets M 18-36”
Bok Choy S 12-36”
Broccoli S 18-36”
Brussels sprouts S 18-36”
Cabbage S 12”
Carrots M 18-24”
Cauliflower S 18-36”
Celery S 18-36” biennial/annual
Chard M 36-48” biennial/annual
Chiles M 18-48” annual/perennial in tropics
Collards S 18-24” biennial
Corn S 18-36”
Cucumber M 36-48”
Eggplant M 36-48” annual/perennial in hot regions
Fava bean M 36-48”
Fennel S 12-18” perennial/summer annual
Garlic S 12-18”
Jerusalem artichoke (sun choke) S 12-18” perennial
Kale S 12-18” biennial/annual
Kohlrabi S 12-18” biennial/annual
Leek S 18-36” biennial/annual
Lettuce S 18”
Mache S 3-6”
Mustard greens S 18” perennial/annual
Napa cabbage S 18-36” annual
Spinach S 10-24” biennial/annual
Onion S 8-12”
Parsnip D 48” biennial/annual
Peas M 36-48”
Peppers M 36-48”
Potato S 18-24” perennial/annual
Radish S 5-8”
Rhubarb D 36-48+” perennial
Rutabaga M 24-36” biennial/annual
Spinach S 12-18”
Squash, summer M 12-18+”
Squash, winter D 12-24+”
Strawberry S 12-18” perennial
Tomato D 18-48” perennial
Turnip M 18-24” biennial/annual
HERBS    
Basil S 8-12”
Chive S 3-6” perennial, divide every 3 years
Cilantro S 8-18”
Mint S 12-18” perennial, plant in a pot
Oregano S 6-18” perennial
Parsley S 8-12” biennial/annual
Rosemary S/M 12-24”+ perennial
Sage M 24-36” perennial
Summer Savory S 8-12”
Tarragon S 6-10” perennial, divide every 3 yrs
Thyme S 6-10” perennial

WATER NEEDS: Plants may need up to 1.5” water/week as needed during hot periods for plants with a spread of 12” or more.  During chillier seasons, 3/4” water/week may suffice.

For small seeds (planted 3/4” depth or less), immediately after planting the seed, apply from 1/2” to 3/4” of water (in the planting bed) to settle the soil and to start seed germination.

For larger seed crops, water a few days before seeding and water to a depth of 2 or more inches after planting the seeds.

Transplants require adequate soil moisture.  Water a few days before transplanting. A light watering of 1/2’ to 3/4’ will help young roots after transplanting.

The soil must have sufficient moisture for seed germination and vigorous root growth.  Frequent, light irrigation can result in shallow root systems, causing stress during dry periods.  Once established, deep, infrequent watering is better once plants.