Fill your garden with these fresh veggies that still thrive even in drier climates.
But there is hope!
These garden expert-recommended vegetables can still grow even without much water, making them easier to care for.
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It’s also important to ensure you water the plant consistently to ensure what you harvest tastes good.
Swiss Chard
Since Swiss chard is ahearty plantthat is tolerant of various conditions.
Abbass says Swiss chard can take some serious heat and thrives with consistent harvesting.
Roma Tomatoes
Roma tomatoes are fabulous tomatoes for drought conditions and are easily adaptable, says Abbass.
Eggplants thrive in warm conditions, however, thisdrought-resistant plantneeds at least an inch of rain weekly.
Resources U of C Division of Agriculture and Natural.
Grow & care sheets.
Accessed April 30, 2024.https://marinmg.ucanr.edu/EDIBLES/EDIBLES_GROW_SHEETS/
Pokorny K. Some vegetables require less water than others.
Published April 22, 2011.
Accessed April 30, 2024.https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/some-vegetables-require-less-water-others
Growing eggplant in home gardens.
Accessed April 30, 2024.https://extension.umn.edu/vegetables/growing-eggplant
Home garden okra.
Accessed April 30, 2024.https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C941&title=home-garden-okra
