TOMATO CARE - HOW TO GROW TOMATOES WITHOUT WATERING

On the Internet there are a huge number of ways to grow tomatoes. Every amateur vegetable grower wants to find a method that will bring the maximum yield at the lowest cost. In recent years, many promote the cultivation of tomatoes without watering.

Let's see what this method is.

Tomatoes without watering - myth or reality?

Most gardeners are very careful about their harvest. Regarding the tomato, no gardener will miss the moment to water the plant. We noticed that the seedlings had dried up - it was necessary to water it, they saw that it was withering - it was necessary to water it, the saplings looked normal, but the ground had dried out - it is also necessary to carry out the watering procedure. Such a "fanatical" care for plants creates certain inconveniences - the summer resident is simply tied to tomatoes, and cannot leave for a long time.

Important! Do not plant tomatoes deeper than 5 cm into the ground. At a depth of 10 cm, there are practically no microorganisms, and the plant will quickly die.

In the network, many gardeners say that they have long ceased to water tomatoes, and at the same time receive a rich and tasty harvest.

In a situation where watering occurs with or without, the plant's root system ceases to produce moisture on its own. And if you leave it without water, the roots will begin to grow and grow deeper.

It is known that the root system of tomatoes is able to go into the ground for a distance of more than one and a half meters. It turns out that the plant is fully capable of independently providing itself with the necessary moisture from the groundwater.

Such a method may seem rather risky, after conducting experiments, you can simply remain without a crop. But, according to his supporters, a positive result is guaranteed.

Growing rules

To give tomatoes a good harvest, you must follow the basic rules when planting seedlings:

from the lower half of the seedling, it is necessary to tear off the leaves, dig a long groove under the bush, the length of which should be half the length of the stem;
In the hole it is necessary to pour half a bucket of fertilizer, two handfuls of wood ash and 1 g of potassium permanganate. This mixture is well stirred, then half a bucket of water is poured into the well;
when moisture is absorbed, it is necessary to lay the lower half of the stem horizontally, orienting the upper part to the north;
if there is no clod on the seedlings, it is necessary to dip half of the stem in a clay mash, then grease it with dry soil;
after that the plant is powdered, the soil layer should be no more than 5 cm;
the upper part of the seedling is tied to the pegs;
bush watered with water (about half a bucket). It should be done carefully so that moisture does not fall on the leaves.

At this point, the planting of seedlings ends, and the psychological stage, which is difficult for vegetable growers, begins - deterrence from watering.

Care features

Despite the fact that this method allows plants to spend a minimum amount of time, yet some features for the care of tomatoes exist.

In the open ground

Immediately after disembarking, even the scorching sun does not threaten to wilt seedlings.

Did you know? The weight of the world's largest tomato is 3.8 kilograms.

However, when the earth begins to dry up, many people notice the shriveling of some leaves. At this moment it is very important overpower yourself and not water the tomatoes. Do not worry too much about the appearance of the plant.

The ugliness of tomatoes is explained quite simply: the plant is struggling for survival, the root system is trying to find the missing moisture, which consumes a large amount of energy. It is necessary to wait a bit, and the bushes will become trimmed and revived again. A few weeks later, you will not believe your eyes - the fading leaves will return their former shape and color.

In the original method of growing tomatoes without watering is the complete absence of adding moisture to the plant. However, if you are very worried about the tomatoes, after the fruit has been tied up on the bushes, you can water them once a month.

But be prepared for the fruits to become watery and lose some taste. A complete rejection of watering will allow you to enjoy the sweet, meaty tomatoes that can be used both for cooking and for processing into juice.

In the greenhouse

Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse without watering has small but important features. It is necessary to form the beds correctly, run the steps and tear off the large leaves at the bottom of the seedling. It is recommended to fumigate the seedlings with carbon dioxide 2-3 times - you can burn the Greenhouse pill for this.

Important! Tomatoes without irrigation can be grown on any soil with groundwater.

Tomatoes for growth need good lighting, so it is recommended to daskhodyvanie them: hang a lamp in the greenhouse and measure the illumination in a greenhouse every day with a special device.

In hot weather, it is necessary to ventilate the greenhouse - at the time of flowering, the temperature should not exceed 30 ° C.

As for watering - the recommendations here are the same: if you want sweet, fleshy tomatoes, discard it forever. In exceptional cases, you can water the seedlings, but only after the appearance of fruits on it.

Tomatoes without watering: the pros and cons of the method

If you believe the experience of vegetable growers, the method of growing tomatoes without watering is very popular. We list its advantages:

reduced labor costs;
saving irrigation water;
lowering moisture, which contributes to better fruit set (when grown in a greenhouse);
increase in sugar content of tomatoes;
plant resistance to diseases appears.

As for the negative aspects of this method, the only drawback is the removal of the leaves on the lower half of the seedlings. This can lead to inhibition of fruit ripening. The term may move by 10-14 days, but this deficiency will quickly fill up with a large and high-quality crop.