Watering tomatoes in open ground is not such an easy procedure as it might seem at first glance. This case has its own peculiarities and nuances. Tomatoes are very fond of heat and sunlight, but not heat!
Watering frequency
The frequency of watering an outdoor tomato plant depends on how quickly it dries out. It is necessary to moisten it abundantly, with a frequency of once a week – this will be enough, provided that there is no rain. If there is any precipitation, you need to do it less often. There should be enough liquid in the ground after the moment of tying and before the tomato stops pouring. If you do not water the tomato in the open field on time, then they will be small, and even worse, they can completely fall off the ovaries. They can not be irrigated often, but the main thing is to do it right.
And when the tomatoes have developed and grown, the lack of moisture in them can cause them to crack.
After planting, tomatoes do not need to be moistened often.
In open ground, you also do not need to pour water often. It will be correct to do this less often, but with plenty of water. This is the basic rule that must be followed immediately after planting. But if often and in small portions – this is not correct, moreover, such watering can negatively affect the fruits.
If there is a strong heat in the daytime, it is better to water the tomatoes after it subsides, literally before sunset. Since at night the liquid is well absorbed by the root system of the plant.
By the appearance of the plant, you can determine with the naked eye whether it has enough moisture. With its lack of leaves will become darker and wilted. When the fruits begin to set, the amount of water during irrigation will need to be increased.
The best way to water
No matter how much you watch a video about planting, growing and caring for tomatoes, it’s easier than reading an article – nothing will happen. After planting tomatoes in open ground, the best way to water them is drip.
This method is very easy to equip with your own hands. Plastic bottles make your life easier. When using this method, the yield increases. It also has a beneficial effect on the preservation of fruits and plants from blossom end rot. It will be correct if you add literally two or three pinches of ash per ten liters of liquid to the water for irrigation. Also, for a good harvest, you can sprinkle ash on the ground around the plants.
If a hard crust is found on the surface of the earth, be sure to immediately loosen it. Often this happens after heavy watering or after a downpour. And if there is grass mulch on the ground near your plants, then it is not necessary to loosen the ground every time.
The jet of water during irrigation should be directed to the planting site, that is, under the root. Never direct liquid at leaves or fruits. If water droplets remain on the leaves, this will damage them. As a result, late blight spores can germinate.
Tap water is very hard and can affect the acid balance and soil temperature. You can water in the morning, the main thing is to monitor the temperature of the water.
What water to water
What water to water the tomatoes also plays an important role. After planting the plants in open ground, water them every week, once or twice. A sufficient amount is approximately five liters under one bush. The most ideal option for watering a tomato is rainwater.
Gardeners recommend insisting water for irrigation in containers, and then adding fertilizers to it in the form of manure or weeds. This will make the water much softer.
Video “Watering tomatoes”
On the record, an experienced gardener talks about the correct watering of tomatoes that are grown in the open field.
Author: Svetlana Galitsina
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