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How not to water tomatoes: common mistakes - note for summer residents
03.06.2024 01:00
The volume of the harvest depends on the correct watering of tomatoes.
You will learn how you can and cannot water vegetables in your garden.
How not to water tomatoes
Water should be avoided getting water on the leaves and fruits of tomatoes.
It is not recommended to water tomatoes during the day in bright sunlight.
If the weather outside is hot, you should not water your tomatoes during the day.
This is due to the fact that water evaporates quickly from the soil at high temperatures.
In addition, sunlight through water can burn the plant.
Therefore, it is best to water tomatoes early in the morning.
Loosening the soil during harvest and avoiding watering will also help preserve the quality of the fruit.
As the fruits begin to ripen, experienced gardeners advise increasing the volume of watering - up to 5 liters of water per bush.
Water the tomatoes at the very root, because then the plant receives the required volume of water, and the air humidity remains unchanged.
It is better to use warm water for irrigation.
Do not pour cold water from a hose onto the bushes, as this can result in the loss of 50% of the crop.
How to water tomatoes correctly
The ideal option for watering tomatoes is drip irrigation.
The advantage of this method of watering is uniform soil moisture, the absence of soil crust, and easy access of nutrients directly to the roots of plants.
In addition, the most important thing is saving your labor and time.
Previously, we told you how to protect your garden from the fungal disease late blight.
