Texas Gardening: late for melons...?, 1 by jerrytx

jerrytx wrote:
Podster: The nice thing about drip systems is that it is THE most resourceful way to water. I don't use the old "leaky hose" stuff, (too inaffective) I use drip PVC that has 1/2 GPH emitters built into the hose! (you can order it to have emitters of either 1/2-or 1 GPH, and spaced at 9" or 18" intervals. Probably more options, but I can't remember...) My veggie garden is ~ 700 sq. ft of plantable beds, and even while I have had to water almost daily this year, it hasn't hurt my water bill all that much. (I also have a yardfull of fruit trees that have to be watered too!) I mulch all of my beds with straw 4" deep OVER the drip lines, and this helps conserve even more.

ILOVE JESUS99: I am going to try to attach a vegetable planting chart the was devised by Texasagrilife for harris county, that I've found useful for planning my planting times. Hope it helps..
Jerry