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Edited to clarify that the plants are in pots.
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How often toshould I water potted vegetables /and herbs with a garden hose?

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How often to water vegetables / herbs with garden hose?

My vegetables and herbs are all in pots outside in full sun. I don't have a drip system. I just water my plants by hand with the hose on the mist setting. How do I get the 1" per week amount of water for my plants, without a drip system?

I planted tomato (basil and oregano in same large pot), cucumber, zucchini, spearmint, sweet bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, buttercrisp lettuce, and spinach seeds. (I planted the spinach seeds in the same pot as the spearmint.)

I live in the North San Francisco Bay area of Marin County. The temperature is in the mid-70s to mid-80s. The summers get plenty of 90 degree days.