This is the best time of day to water a vegetable garden – experts reveal the ideal hours to water, and the times to avoid

Watering tomato plants in a vegetable garden with a watering can.

Watering is a constant in the vegetable garden during the summer months. No matter where you live or the size of your vegetable garden, you will undoubtedly spend many hours watering your plants when the temperatures rise.

There are lots of ways to water crops; you can use a watering can, hoses, sprinklers, or an automated irrigation system. No matter how you irrigate your vegetables, choosing when to water plants can help maximize the water you use and keep plants healthy.