How to water cucumbers and how to water cabbage: there is a difference

07.07.2023 18:39

If you still think that watering is not difficult, we hasten to dissuade you.

According to the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , there are nuances in watering each crop.

Let's start with cucumbers. They like abundant watering at the root, during which you should ensure that the roots of the plants are not exposed.

In addition, cucumbers require sprinkling, which should be done early in the morning or late in the evening.

Cabbage also likes abundant watering. However, in the case of this crop, the volume and frequency of water use should be reduced as the heads ripen. Otherwise, they will certainly crack.

A watering can and a shovel
Photo: © Belnovosti

In turn, tomatoes need moderate watering. Drought or over-watering are detrimental to this crop.

Thus, overwatering during the fruit filling process leads to the fruits cracking and becoming watery in taste, while a lack of water during the flowering period is fraught with the ovaries falling off.

In conclusion, let's talk about a couple more common crops - onions and garlic. You should water the beds with these plants no more than once a week, and shortly before harvesting, you should completely avoid visiting the beds with a watering can.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources