The correct answer is A. Early morning.
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- Cooler Temperatures. Early morning is typically cooler than other times of the day. This helps prevent excessive evaporation of water, ensuring that the plants have more time to absorb the water before it evaporates.
- Less Wind. The air is generally still in the early morning, meaning less wind to carry away the water, again giving plants more time to absorb it.
- Sunlight. Watering in the early morning allows plants to dry off their leaves quickly as the sun comes up. This is important because wet leaves can lead to fungal growth and diseases.
In contrast
- Early afternoon and noontime are often the hottest parts of the day, leading to rapid evaporation and less water availability for plants.
- Evening watering leaves plants with wet leaves overnight, which can promote fungal growth and other diseases due to the extended period of moisture.