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Nothing will save you from cracks on tomatoes if you water them at this time of day: a note for summer residents
29.05.2023 18:58
There is only one correct watering schedule that will not lead to disastrous consequences.
No amount of fertilizing will save the harvest if the tomatoes were watered at the wrong time of day.
Because of this mistake, the fruits will literally "burst" from cracks. Therefore, experienced gardeners have learned specific hours when it is worth watering tomatoes.
Early morning
Many gardeners get up early to moisten the soil in their beds. But this is a gross mistake that plants will not forgive.
Tomatoes are not ready for watering at this time. Theoretically, this can only be done 2 hours after sunrise. But every gardener knows that plants cannot be watered during the period of greatest solar activity.
It is impossible to moisten the soil early in the morning, because neither the air nor the plants themselves have had time to warm up. When watering, pressure occurs in the tissues compressed due to the night's freshness, which inevitably leads to the formation of cracks.
Perfect timing
There is no point in waiting for the sunset either. When the night coolness sets in, the bulk of the moisture should be absorbed and dry out.
Therefore, it is better to water tomatoes about 2 hours before sunset. It is not so hot at this time, so there will be no harm to the crop.
