When to water tomatoes morning or evening

Figuring out how often to water tomatoes can be a challenge for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

Excessive watering can result in diseased plants and rotten tomatoes. But not watering often enough may weaken plants and give you small, mealy fruit. The trick is to pay attention to your soil and the cues your plants give you so you can grow armloads of delicious, juicy tomatoes.

These tips will help you figure out exactly how often to water tomatoes for the best harvest.

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Know Your Soil

The best soil for tomatoes is moist to the touch but not sopping wet. Be wary of soil that is dripping with water when you squeeze it together in your hand; too much soil moisture limits the oxygen available to plant roots, slowly suffocating the plant.

Soil that is excessively crumbly, dry, or dusty has very little moisture available to plant roots.

Soil that contains a lot of sand doesn't hold water well and dries quickly. Because of this, tomato plants growing in sandy soil may need to be watered

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