Watering tomato plants is one of the most important aspects of growing tomatoes. Seedlings need a little, fruiting plants need a lot!
Holiday Watering Tomato Plants and Watering Systems If there is one thing that can spoil a holiday, apart from the weather, it’s worrying about watering the tomatoes! Taps and tubingWatering timers work well but they can be difficult to set … Read More
If there is one thing that can spoil a holiday, apart from the weather, it’s worrying about watering the tomatoes. So here are a few ideas for holiday watering systems. Taps and tubingWatering timers work well but they can be … Read More
It’s May at last and at the end of this month, plants can stay outdoors – frost free. Before they reach their final home, it’s worth considering how we are going to water and feed tomatoes in containers. Some of … Read More
It’s been a good week for me because I spent it in Devon. I took four of the sow-along seedlings with me just in case the watering system for tomatoes didn’t work – I’m glad I did! I returned home … Read More
[ezcol_3quarter id=”” class=”” style=””] In this week’s newsletter – a few tips on how to keep your grow bags watered. Also, how leaves are able to absorb, release and protect themselves from water loss. Finally, a few tips about foliar … Read More
A quick surf around the tomato websites on the internet may lead people to believe: Tomato plants love lots of water Tomato plants love the rain In some ways these two statements are both related and partly true. Too Much … Read More
For those who are lucky enough to have a holiday of course, here is a way of making a holiday watering system for tomatoes. Being away from home, and away from your precious plants can be a worrying time. Did … Read More
Grow bag pots are one of the best ways to enhance the growing capability of a grow bag. The idea is that tomato plants receive water plus food poured into the inner ring, and receive plain water poured into the … Read More
Tips for watering tomato seedlings I should call this article “It’s difficult being a tomato seedling” or “how to kill your seedlings with kindness!” It has just poked its head above soil only to find that there is very little … Read More
Tomatoes like Rainwater When temperatures are reasonably warm a drop of rain can be very useful. Firstly, it saves you having to water your outdoor tomato plants, and secondly, it wets the compost or soil gradually, allowing a more thorough … Read More
