Watering

 

Watering I just use the ‘Mark 1 finger in the soil damp meter’. If it’s dry a couple of inches down, time to water.  I find do find the best time to water is late evening. This will give the water a chance to soak in, before the sun is out, which will evaporating the water off.  If possible, avoid watering in the heat of the afternoon. Just to remind, Apart from seedlings, please don't fall into the trap of giving a light sprinkling every day to a parched plot. The water stays on the surface and the plants develop shallow and vulnerable rooting systems. Far better to give a good soaking when needed so the water goes down and the plants develop a good root system. Know your crops, as regards watering: Water Melon need more water than Beet Root!