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Old 04-25-14, 06:33 PM   #3
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Here is what I know...

It's in the duration, not the frequency.
What you want is depth, frequent watering doesn't get us that.
Longer, less frequent watering cycles gets us deep.

You need to first reach the roots, then draw them down.
Frequent watering tends to result in plants with a shallow root system.
A plant's roots follow the water, if the water barely sinks into the soil we have shallow roots.
It is deep roots that allow a plant to withstand droughts.

For example if you are currently watering 7 days a week.
You'd be better off watering three days a week at twice the length of time.
Saves water, too.

And you could get away with watering twice a week as well.

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