Spinach
Water below
74%
Healthy band 80% to 92%
Needs wateringJust watered
Researched Converted from published irrigation figures for this crop.
Bolts readily in dry soil. Some afternoon shade helps as much as the watering can.
Bolts readily in dry soil. Some afternoon shade helps as much as the watering can.
Setting the threshold
These figures are a tested starting point on a calibrated monitor. Watch one full wet to dry cycle in your own bed and adjust if the plant tells you otherwise. Soil type, container size and how much sun the spot gets all shift where the right number sits.