All plants require sufficient moisture to grow well.
Moreover, the quantity and quality of the harvest depends on proper watering.
Agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh explained how often you need to water your vegetable garden.
Consequences of improper watering
Plants can be harmed not only by a lack of moisture, but also by an excess of moisture.
Excessive watering can cause water to stagnate. As a result, the acidity of the soil can increase.
Because of this, the root system of the plants will begin to rot, which can lead to crop loss.
It is also important to consider the type of soil in the beds.
Sandy soil requires more frequent watering, as it retains moisture worse.
How to water correctly
In dry weather, the garden needs to be watered more often. It is worth paying special attention to watering cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes and peppers.
It is better not to water the garden at lunchtime, when the sun is at its peak.
The moisture will evaporate quickly and the plants may get burned.
You should also avoid watering the beds late in the evening. You also need to make sure that the water gets on the roots and not on the leaves.
After watering, it is advisable to loosen the soil. This will saturate it with oxygen and improve the supply of nutrients.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
