Drought Resistant Vegetables: Growing Drought Tolerant Vegetables In Gardens

By Amy Grant Scientists are calling for increasingly warm, dry conditions around the globe. Faced with that certainty, many gardeners are looking at methods of conserving water or looking for drought resistant vegetables, varieties that have evolved into growing in hot and dry realms. What types of drought tolerant vegetables work best in a low water garden and what are some other tips for growing low water vegetables? Tips for Growing Low Water Vegetables While there are a number of drought tolerant vegetables varieties available, without some planning, extreme drought and heat will kill even the hardiest. Planting at the correct time is crucial. Sow the seeds earlier in the spring to take advantage of the warm weather and jump start the growing season, or plant later in the fall to minimize the use of irrigation and use the seasonal rains to your advantage. Add a 3- to 4-inch layer

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