Twelve days into April and we are 15% of our way to an average rainfall. According to WorldClimate, Cook County (where I grow) gets 3.9 inches of rain in April. So far, we’re at .60 inches.
April showers are suppose to bring May flowers. It is also a bit too early to get the hose out for watering. Come May, I have an irrigation systems (a soaker hose lining the planting beds to get water directly to the roots) running to compensate for dry days. In April, I rely upon mother nature and the 4 inches of rain that would adequately start off my lettuces, spinach, and radishes.
This week looks better (except if you’re going to the Cubs home opener today). According to Weather.com’s Agricultural forecast, Chicago should get a half inch of rain over the next 36 hours and then maybe some more on Saturday. I’ll have to keep a close eye and maybe this will be an April I need to water.
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