I live in south Louisiana and would like to know how often and how long I need to water my plants?

Question

I have an automatic sprinkler system and I am looking for some sort of guide to tell me how long and how often I should water.

Answer 1

Your watering requirements should be tapering off some now. The best rule-or-thumb is to put a finger or two, into the soil of your plants, and the lawn. If either seems to be dry, then water. If slightly moist or damp, leave them alone.

Answer 2

1st,, do not listen to people like SamX!! Never water anything twice a day, unless its your own dirty behind!! area also does not have anything to do with watering! it depends on the type of plant and soil its in!! From your question I take it you mean watering your lawn?? You should water in the evenings so the moisture has time to soak into the ground and not burn your plants. The amount will depend on your soil type and weather! if you have good soil and you pick up a handfull you should be able to squeeze it and the ball will stay together but no excess should come out,, neither should it just fall apart,,, unless it has been raining or extra dry, you should only water a couple of times a week,, NOT DAYS, or times a day!!! experience will tell you how long it takes for the water to soak in without it getting too mushy or staying too dry!! I am a Cajun from south central louisiana and have been farming and gardening for many years here!!

Answer 3

I think the rule of thumb is one inch of water per week. To check how much you get if you have a sprinkler put coffee cans halfway into the soil to see how much is collected. If you have new plants or seedlings you will need more water, as will plants in a container. If the amount is equal to 1/4 inch a day or less you are ok. I would try to water in the morning because it is better for the plants and soil, since less water evaporates. If you get rain you have to adjust for that. Try to keep water down to a minimum with mulching.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

At least twice a day. One in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Switch the sprinkler timer.

Answer 6

probably 10 minutes a day should be good. I live in Lafayette. Watch out on Monday in the city, there's a no watering rule. But who cares.

Answer 7

It depends on the types of plants, as long as the soil is even slightly moist they will be ok, over watering is worse thing you can do.

Answer 8

Check with your local nursery they can help you best for your area.

Answer 9

r u growin' rice r cactus?