The beds in the vegetable garden may still be occupied by cultivated plants in September. For some, this is the second harvest of greens or radishes, for others, the main crops that continue to bear fruit.
But either due to fatigue or inevitability, summer residents no longer pay as much attention to watering issues as before.
Let's find out whether it is necessary to water the garden in September, how often to do it and what rules to follow.
Garden beds in September
Often in September, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, as well as zucchini and cucumbers, continue to ripen and bear fruit in the garden beds.
All these plants cannot survive without timely irrigation until the last days of vegetation.
September may also be dry, with high daytime temperatures, as in the current season.
Therefore, it is premature and frivolous to refuse watering in September.
How to water
First, you need to consider three factors: the condition of the plants, the soil and the weather.
Secondly, you need to stick to moderate but regular watering.
In September, it may be enough to walk around with a watering can 1-2 times a week, but the main guideline is the wilting of plants or drying out of the soil.
Thirdly, young plants whose root system is still being formed must be watered. In this case, you should not count on precipitation.
Conclusion
It is definitely too early to hide watering cans and hoses far away in September. Moderate watering is necessary.
In this case, it will be possible to collect the remains of the ripe harvest and not allow the plants to dry out before the onset of frost.
