Create a custom watering schedule for your garden
💧 Create Your Watering Schedule
💡 How it works: Answer a few questions about your garden conditions and we’ll create a personalized watering schedule based on your plants’ needs.
📚 Plant Water Needs Reference
| Plant | Water Needs | Frequency | Signs of Thirst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍅 Tomatoes | High | Every 2-3 days (deep watering) | Wilting leaves, blossom end rot |
| 🌶️ Peppers | High | Every 2-3 days | Drooping leaves, flower drop |
| 🥬 Lettuce | High | Daily in hot weather | Bitter taste, bolting |
| 🥕 Carrots | Medium | Every 3-5 days | Cracked roots, slow growth |
| 🥒 Cucumbers | High | Every 1-2 days | Bitter fruit, yellowing leaves |
| 🎃 Squash | High | Every 2-3 days | Wilting vines, poor fruit set |
| 🫘 Beans | Medium | Every 3-4 days | Pod drop, stunted growth |
| 🌿 Basil | Medium | Every 2-3 days | Drooping leaves, dry soil |
⚠️ Important: These are general guidelines. Always check soil moisture before watering! Stick your finger 2″ into soil – if it’s dry, water. If moist, wait.
💡 Smart Watering Tips
⏰ Best Time to Water
Early morning (6-10 AM) is ideal. Water has time to soak in before heat, and foliage dries quickly preventing disease.
💧 Deep vs Shallow
Water deeply but less often – encourages deep root growth. Better than frequent shallow watering.
👆 The Finger Test
Stick your finger 2″ into soil. Dry = water now. Moist = wait. This is more reliable than a schedule!
🎯 Water the Roots
Direct water at the soil, not leaves. Wet foliage invites disease. Use soaker hoses or drip irrigation when possible.
🍃 Mulch Magic
2-3″ of mulch reduces water needs by 50%! Keeps soil moist longer, reduces evaporation.
🌡️ Temperature Matters
Hot days (85°F+): May need daily watering
Cool days: Every 3-4 days