7.11.2010

Some watering tips to remember

It is not the leaves that need water, it is the plants roots. The leaves collect sunlight and can actually be damaged by watering during the middle of the day. The roots gather water and nutrients from the soil. It is a waste of water to "spray" plants because water evaporates quicker on the leaves, and water droplets take longer to get to the base of the plant and to the roots.
It is easier, takes less time, and uses less water to water just around the base of the plant so that the roots are getting the water. This is harder to do with a spray nozzle, so a "shower" nozzle is much better, or just an open-ended hose that can be placed at the bottom of the plant for a few seconds.
Doug

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