But some are beginning to split. I think it is too much water, am I right? I live in Northern California and it has been in the 90's.
I am taking care of my neighbors tomato plants while she is away. She said to water them daily?
You know those 64 oz cups over at any gas station so that you can buy slurpies or coke?
Fill one up with water and water each plant with 64 oz or so.
They like sunlight but if it's getting up in 99, 100s, dont let them sit out all day.
The best thing to do is that if you think it will rain today or whenever, take the plants out before it rains, or scoot them closer to the edge of the porch (if they are in small buckets on the porch).
Usually tomato plants love a quick burst of water and then a few hours of sunlight. You may water in the morning or early afternoon. Even the night time is great. Don't water them a ton during the sunniest part of the day unless they are in a severe wilting state (a little water won't hurt but it needs to work hard in order to grow..don't spoil them! lol). Usually, though, daily (every single day) afternoon showers of 10 minutes or more mixed with full sun is optimal. You may want to try a sprinkler or hose for 10 to 20 minutes if she has really large tomato plants like I used to have.
Reply:My understanding of watering tomato plants is that deep, regular watering of them is best, and letting them dry out just a bit in between, keeps them from cracking, stressing and from developing many diseases. I found this site that may be helpful to you! Good luck with your neighbors tomato plants.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic...
Reply:Turn the hose on just barely, tomatos need to be drip watered. It should be about one drip per second. Drip water each plant for 5-10min depending on the size of the plant and how dry the dirt is before watering.
Reply:Water them everyday lightly. Don't like over-water them. Just give them enough water until the soil is moist.
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