WATERING 



When rains are frequent, there Is no need of watering your' 

 garden. But if the weather is dry or the plants look thirsty, 

 it is best to give them water. The evening is the best time 

 for watering. 



Water the plants until the ground is thoroughly soaked. 

 Place the spout of the can close to the ground to avoid washing 

 the soil. It will take from two to five 8-quart cans for each 

 row. 



Watering should be done from one to three times a week, 

 according to the weather. Many gardeners say that a 

 thorough soaking once a week is better than frequent water- 

 ing. If you can run a hose to the garden and attach an 

 automatic sprinkler to it, .the watering will be much easier. 



Remember that watering the ground between rows is more 

 important than watering the leaves of the plants. When 

 the surface of the soil begins to dry after watering, loosen 

 it with a rake. This will keep the soil from baking. 



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