Watering Fruit & Veg
Fruit and vegetables need a good supply of water to ensure a bumper crop. For some, rainwater will be enough but others will need supplementary watering to prevent bolting (running to seed) or becoming tough or tasting bitter.
To improve water retention within the soil remember to dig in plenty of organic matter such as organic Farmyard Manure before sowing.
Watering Fruit & Veg
Fruit and vegetables need a good supply of water to ensure a bumper crop. For some, rainwater will be enough but others will need supplementary watering to prevent bolting (running to seed) or becoming tough or tasting bitter.
To improve water retention within the soil remember to dig in plenty of organic matter such as organic Farmyard Manure before sowing.
Follow just a few simple rules and you will be producing fantastic crops throughout the growing season:
Seeds in Pots
Seeds grown in modules or pots should be watered with tepid tap water to aid germination. The compost then needs to be kept moist but not waterlogged.
Sowing Seeds and Young Plants in the Ground
Seeds and young plants grown in the ground need to be watered when planted or transplanted. If there is little rainfall they may need some supplementary watering.
Fruit and Veg Growing in the Ground
Mature fruit and vegetable plants growing in the ground may not need you to water them as normal rainfall will be perfectly adequate. However, soft fruit such as strawberries and raspberries will benefit from supplementary watering, when the fruit is swelling, particlularly if rainfall is light. Some vegetables will also benefit from supplementary watering. Peas and beans will benefit from extra watering between flowering and harvesting to ensure good crop development. Leafy crops require watering from seedling to maturity. For tomatoes, peppers and courgettes water while the flowers and fruit develop. If you are watering these vegetables with a watering can don’t forget to add Nutri Fruit and Vegetable Feed to produce fuller tastier crops.
Fruit and Veg Growing in Pots and Containers
Many fruit and vegetables with thrive in pots, containers and hanging baskets but they will be more dependant upon you for their water supply. A constant supply of water will be necessary to ensure that growth is steady and uninterrupted. Irregular watering can lead to some fruit and vegetables, such as tomatoes, splitting. Remember these plants will also be relying on you to feed them as the feed in the compost only lasts for upto 6 weeks, so add Nutri Fruit and Vegetable Feed to your watering can for great results.
