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Old 06-18-2009, 01:22 PM
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Farmerbrie by critical irrigation period do you mean stages in their development when they need water the most?

If so, I have compiled a list of some critical watering periods of some vegetables:

* Beans and Peas: during flowering and the development of their pods.

* Cabbage, Broccoli, and Cauliflower: during head development.

* Carrots, Onions, and Radishes: during root development.

* Cool Season Vegetables (like greens): during periods of intense heat.

* Cucumbers: from flowering to the development of their fruits.

* Eggplant: uniform throughout season is best.

* Germinating Seeds: water germinating seeds frequently, but lightly to avoid washing them away.

* Melons: during flowering and early fruit development.

* Peppers: from planting to fruit set and enlargement; uniform throughout season is best.

* Potatoes: during tuber set and enlargement.

* Squash: during flowering and fruit development.

* Sweet Corn: during silking, tasseling, and ear development.

* Tomatoes: especially critical during flowering, fruit set, and fruit enlargement; uniform throughout season is best.
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