How Much to Water a Vegetable Garden

title: "How Much to Water a Vegetable Garden"

The most common watering advice — "1 inch per week" — is accurate as a general starting point but hides significant variation by crop, soil type, temperature, and plant size. A tomato plant in peak fruit-setting at 90°F on sandy soil needs far more water than the same plant in April in heavy clay.

This guide translates the general guidance into specific rates by crop and explains how to measure what you're actually delivering.

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Table of Contents

1. The 1-Inch Rule: What It Means and What It Doesn't
2. Crop-by-Crop Water Requirements
3. How to Measure What You're Delivering
4. Deep vs. Shallow Watering
5. Critical Irrigation Periods by Crop
6. Signs of Under- and Overwatering
7. Frequently Asked Questions

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