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Helen Hazell's avatar

Thank you once again for an informative and entertaining read. All very useful tips, thank you Elliott.

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TheGardeningKind's avatar

Ah, you’re very welcome Helen! So glad you enjoyed it.

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Paul Davis's avatar

Just checking - I’m right am I that this doesn’t apply to pots? I have a lot of them and assume they’ll need regular watering.

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Paul Davis's avatar

Whoops. Just seen your clippings no.4 post. I’ll now read that for advice on container gardens!

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TheGardeningKind's avatar

Haha! No worries at all

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Yes, as you may have read, pos will need regular deep drinks. Especially in a heatwave. You can also bunch them together so they shade each other, or move them into the shade for a few days. But not always practical.

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Helen's avatar

Thank you for this post. As someone who frequently forgets to water, I think I've inadvertently accomplished this for some of my plants (a few sadly didn't make it) and nowadays am purposefully trying to set up new plant additions for deep-rooted success. I'm curious whether your approach is any different in the kitchen garden though, as this is my first year trying to grow various vegetables and I'm not sure how far to push the deep watering method.

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TheGardeningKind's avatar

Well, once in the ground, if it’s the right plant for the right place, it shouldn't;t need further watering, even if they do look a bit bedraggled. Some of my hardy geraniums and pulmonarias are now looking scorched, but I'll chop them down to the ground and let them regrow.

Yes, vegetables are different as they’re mostly annuals and you’re trying to maximise crops. Plants like carrots, beetroots and other roots are surprisingly resilient to heat and dry condition. It’s more the brassicas and leafy veg that really suffer without regular water. Plus anything that is approaching cropping time like now for peas, potatoes, onions soon.

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