When To Water Tomatoes – How Much to Water Tomato Plants
Like any crop in the vegetable garden, the never ending question is when to water tomatoes, or how much to water your tomato plants. Here's another quick overview of how to tell when tomatoes need water, and a couple of ideas on how to water them easily.
How Much Water Do Tomatoes Need?
By Annette Welsford
When growing tomatoes, getting the watering right is crucial for healthy plants.
Water thoroughly to encourage the tomato roots to seek water and nutrients deep in the soil. With an extensive, deep root system, the plants will hold up better during dry spells. When watering, soak the soil to a depth of at least 15-20 cm (6-8 inches).
Full details on calculating exact watering requirements (how much, how often for size of plot) plus how to set up a simple irrigation system are provided in How to Grow Juicy Tasty Tomatoes.
About the Author
Annette Welsford and Lucia Grimmer are the authors of the world best seller – How to Grow Juicy Tasty Tomatoes.
With a Masters Degree in Plant Pathology, Lucia provides expert technical nutrition and disease advice to professional tomato growers around the globe. Annette's research, editorial and design skills have been employed to give readers an entertaining and informative resource which is also richly illustrated with hundreds of photos and diagrams.
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