How to Grow More Vegetables

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microbial life. (Watering may be more or less frequent
when the weather is warmer or cooler than normal.)


Ross watering fan attached to a valve unit

Ross watering fan attached to a variable water pressure gun

Water mature plants in beds when the heat of the day
9rst subsides. This is about 2 hours before sunset during
the summer and earlier during the winter. However,
weather conditions, especially cloud cover, may
necessitate earlier watering. The soil, warmed during the
day, warms the cool water from the hose so it is more
temperate by the time it reaches the plant roots. The
roots su<er less shock, and the soil and plants have more
time to absorb water during the cooler, less windy night.

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