Pro Gardeners Water Differently. Here's How.

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Getting watering right is vital for a successful vegetable garden. Get it wrong and we are at risk of losing our precious crops. No matter whereabouts we are in the world, in this video Ben shares his tips that are applicable to everyone. So even if you are experiencing some weird weather lately we've got your watering needs covered so we can stop killing out plants and get them thriving.

[DebRoo]

It's actually cute you remind us to drink as well. I think most gardeners can say they've got a little dehydrated working too lomg under the sun 😊

[joemccall]

Remember that humidity is an important but often overlooked factor in plant health. We're hitting 37C in my US state but humidity is above 80% so plants are hanging onto moisture much better than if it was hot and dry. With the humidity being so high, low evapotranspiration means less need to water but also higher disease pressure.

[Talhoffer]

Just started a garden this year and almost everything would be DEAD without Ben!!! Thank You!!!

[Hadmin]

I'm taking a 2 year university level gardening course (Vegetables) and the biggest tip everyone says, automate watering ASAP. the amount of time saved adds up especially if you plan to make a living out of your garden

[Yupppi]

The sustainable water conservation tips were kickass. One thing I see reminded regularly about cooking water: NO SALT.

[kevenweaver]

Everyone preaches watering in the morning but I water in the evening. I believe it causes my plants to grow bigger roots during the day searching for water during the midday heat.

[gazzertrn]

I work in a garden centre, and you are spot on .
Water once, come back and water again .

[vanhorntm]

I live in the American West where it is hot and dry all summer. Soaker hoses have been my go-to for years but the ones made from recycled tires get clogged after a few years from the silt in the irrigation water I get. I realized I didn’t have to throw them out though! I poke a hole every few inches with a pocketknife and it works just as well! I’ve even picked up some old hoses off the classifieds and done the same to them. If the holes get too big, I patch them with electrical tape and that keeps them going for longer. Eventually I have to replace them, but I figure I’ve at least tripled the length of time I have to go before buying new hoses.

[klarsen]

I'm using coconut coir as a mulch this year for the first time and it's been wonderful. I'm really happy with it's performance, I'll definitely use it again in the future.

[karenholt]

One minute in and thank you for teaching me that clay soils need more of a drenching when they dry out!!

[dustyflats]

😂 we have so much rain this year I can’t even think of using liquid fertilizer. It’s a swamp and the mosquitoes are hatching in mid air.

[stephenhope]

Here in Sacramento, Ca 9b it has been HOT. Over 100 for the last 10 days.Continuing on until September. My preference as a long time gardener, is to use drip irrigation under my mulch and set it on a 6 station timer and run starting at 5am for my veggies and herbs and lawn etc. I can add extra times for veggie areas such as 5am, 8am and noon for a thorough soak and have never had issues in 40 years of gardening. Thanks Ben.

[ljgerken]

I have found that plants swell within an hour after watering. When I water plants in the evening, they become more prey for foraging animals at night. If I water in the morning, I have deterred the foraging.

[RawLondonGardener]

Simple advice, no faffing around. Keep up the good work 👍🏼💪🏼

[GulnazAhmad-ew]

I really enjoy watching your program I love gardening you give me inspiration and lots of ideas thank you

[MANNY]

I'm so glad I've been doing my watering mostly correctly this season! Thank you as always for the informative videos! :)

[valoriegriego]

Another great video, Ben! Thank you!😃

[DownButNotOutYet]

Have thought of saving rinsed water from rice and veggies but not the 'cooked' water, lots of nutrients in there I have to agree. Will change my idea on that. Thank you have a great day.

[TiradeBombastic]

It is crazy how much compost can help. I added some to a bed of pumpkins I just added in the front of my yard (where I can't get a hose easily - I'm usually hand watering which is a long, daily task). I added some compost and got the hose up to soak it and the plants really blossomed. We have a heat wave coming so I plan on doing it again and getting mulch down.

[manolstoyanov]

Always the best tips in the best format. Thank you, Ben