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Question by WESLEY V: How do I judge 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water for my tomato plants?
I’ve read that my tomato plants need 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water every week. How do I measure this? I live in So Cal so the only water these plants get is the water I put on them. I want to make sure I’m not over watering.
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Answer by knarfwiz
put an empty coffee can (or similar size container) in your garden, turn the sprinkler on…when there is 11/2 inches of water in the can you are done
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OMGosh, I am so enjoying these videos!
this was my first time too..
Never heard to do this, going out and trim my back. btw love the sound of the crickets!
Thank you. I have some volunteers that are “just now” putting fruit out.
The plant we planted nada, I trimmed it bk to late I am afraid, it also must of had maybe A bug infestation, because once I cut it way back whatever was on it got my squash plants. 
What do you suggest as A bug deterrent? Thanks for such A informative video!!!!
thank you .. always good to see ya..
a lot of hands on i guess.. and watching others..
yes you could but not in my area, as fall and winter and cold temps will prevent from growing outdoors..:)
i am an ex old mechanic but a retard when it comes to growing food iam the brown thumb in agri but am green when it comes to mechancially where did you learn all this from your parents !
after you take it off the plant can you replant the part you took off
Great video and instruction. Thanks for posting it and sharing your knowledge!
Frost got me Sept 20, 2011. Plants rest in peace. This year seems warmer though it got to 42 degrees a few weeks ago.
thanks Lois, how is the weather treating you up there.. in the corner.. : D , oh and restrict the water too.. if that is possible in your neck of the woods..see ya!
restricting the water too, not sure why I didn’t mention that in the video..thanks for stopping , yeah the promix is good stuff i have found but some beg to differ..I have heard of pulling the plants but me not really wanting to and have to have a warm place to store ..
Yes, the gardening shows I listen to on the radio are saying to do that. The weather here has been perfect, you can tell fall is in the air, just hope winter isn’t.
Diane: Conserving and redirecting root energy to where it is needed. The energy that the smaller tomatoes, that you will never harvest, use will help to harvest more of the larger tomatoes. I also like Promix and mix it 50/50 with sifted compost and use it for my potting soil. Here in central Virginia people for years have pulled the plants before the first frost and hung them upside down on a nail on a rafter in a warm place to ripen the fruit. It works. It does take a up lot of space. Thanks.
Tomatoes dont mind a good haircut. Especially after a hot hot summer. They come back with a vengeance!
Good video and tips. I have been cutting mine back also, mainly so I could get the tomatoes picked. Some like to hide. lol
exactly.. thanks or stopping
oh maybe not… see how it does for you..
This is a great method to be sure that the last of the viable fruit gets ripe rather than waste time on fruit that will be lost to frost anyway.
I just cut back all my tomato plants this weekend. However I think maybe I went a bit overboard lol
it will depend on your climate.. we freeze here in the winter for several months ..
can i keep my tomato plants through the winter if i cover them with blankets? because i have a tomato plants that is really close to the house and I’m hopping i can still keep it alive for next year?
thanks, appreciate it.. I enjoyed making it..:)
you definitely may benefit from pruning then.. hopes it helps ripen for you..
I asked a gardener that same question about my grass, what he said was put a can down while your watering and when it fills up to the correct amount of inches you have watered enough.
Anyway, I water my tomatoes every night unless it rains for about a half a minute per plant and my tomatoes grow just fine.
It’s just a guideline so you don’t over water, it will make the roots rot, if in doubt under water you can always water again if it’s a really hot day.
You can also try putting mulch down it holds the water in longer, keeps the roots cool and keeps weeds down.
It’s not necessary to try and measure the water amount. Just give them a good drink once a week and you will be fine. They are not that finicky. They will let you know if you’ve given them too much by splitting the fruit. If that happens just cut back on the amount of water you give them.
A tuna can is just right for measuring 1 to 1 1/2 “. But i would water at the base of the plant rather than over the leaves. Adding mulch will help conserve moisture. The tuna can is perfect for the lawn though.