Improper care of tomatoes in hot weather can lead to crop loss, experts warn.
We tell you how to care for tomatoes in hot weather and what you should never do.
How to care for tomatoes in hot weather
Firstly, you can't postpone watering until the morning. In hot weather, tomatoes are watered only in the evening.
Secondly, you can't water all the soil in the greenhouse. The water will evaporate and create high humidity, which can lead to the development of fungal diseases.
Thirdly, it is better to refuse to apply fertilizers. It is strictly forbidden to apply organic matter.
When organic matter decomposes, heat is released, which will increase the already high temperature in the greenhouse.
It is also not recommended to trim the leaves in the heat. Tomatoes are already under a lot of stress, do not add to their problems.