Water Needs for Specific Types of Vegetables

Yes! Vines are a great option for cooling and shading a sunny wall or window when trees and shrubs may not be feasible.

Yes! Vines are a great option for cooling and shading a sunny wall or window when trees and shrubs may not be feasible.

Yes! Deciduous shade trees provide cooling in the summer while allowing sunlight in the winter.

Yes! Deciduous shade trees provide cooling in the summer while allowing sunlight in the winter.

Yes! We want to make sure the windows receiving direct sunlight are shaded.

Yes! We want to make sure the windows receiving direct sunlight are shaded.

Providing shade for an air conditioning unit will help with energy consumption.

Cole crops (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts) – water is needed all through the life cycle, especially at heading. These crops develop a strong flavor when the soil is dry. Once strong flavors have developed; this change is permanent even if watering is increased.

Beans – need ¼" to ½" per day during blossoming and fruiting. They will drop flowers and develop tadpole shaped fruit if they don’t receive enough water.