An important month for gardeners is approaching - August.
During this period, summer residents need to pay special attention to tomatoes.
It is necessary to ensure that this popular garden crop does not experience a moisture deficit at the end of summer.
In addition, it is important to protect the plant from weeds.
It is also desirable that the quality of the soil in the tomato bed remains as high as possible.
It is clear that to achieve such results it is necessary to water tomatoes regularly. In addition, the crop needs to be fed.
And it is also worth carrying out one additional August procedure. This was recalled by the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
What to sprinkle on the soil under tomatoes
It is necessary to use any means that can act as a mulching material. The following options can be called the best:
- freshly cut grass;
- hay;
- straw;
The use of mulch is a guarantee that the condition of the soil will be improved.
In addition, the soil will remain well moistened for a long time.
And the mulching material will not allow weeds to “break through”.
This way, tomato bushes will receive maximum protection at the end of summer. The result will be not just preserving the future harvest, but improving its quality.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
