A rich harvest of tomatoes grown in a greenhouse or in open ground depends on proper watering.
Watering seedlings after transplanting plants, during flowering and fruiting varies, so it is important to follow the advice of professionals.
Watering seedlings
Until the seedlings emerge, the soil is sprayed with water once a day, and then covered with film or a bag.
When the seedlings have sprouted, the cover is removed and the seedlings are watered 1-2 times a week. The water temperature should not be lower than 20 degrees.
After landing
In this case, there is no need to rush with watering. You need to wait 5-10 days until the plants take root in a new place.
Next, the plants are watered as the soil dries. On average, this is done once a week, but in hot weather the interval is once every 3-4 days. Water consumption is up to 5 liters per plant.
During flowering
At all stages, tomatoes are watered at the root. This is especially important during flowering. Otherwise, the buds will fall off and the fruits will ripen more slowly.
When the bushes are in bloom, the amount of water is reduced to 3-4 liters per plant.
During the fruiting period
One of the most important periods. Tomatoes are watered 1-2 times a week, using 3-5 liters per plant. It is important to avoid excess moisture in the soil, otherwise the fruits may fall off or crack.
Watering in a greenhouse
During the formation of tomatoes, the plants are watered abundantly - up to 20 liters per 1 sq. m. However, one important rule should be remembered.
With abundant watering in the greenhouse, the air humidity increases - unfavorable conditions are created for tomatoes. Therefore, it is important to regularly ventilate the greenhouse.
Fertilizing tomatoes
Tomatoes need watering, but not only with water. Additionally, summer residents add various fertilizers designed to increase the yield and quality of the fruit (taste, size, etc.). Tomatoes are fed with:
- iodine solution;
- yeast;
- ash;
- potassium permanganate;
- ammonia.
In addition to folk remedies, summer residents use complex mineral fertilizers, which contain everything necessary for tomatoes.
