Plants need water to grow. During the hot weather, extreme temperatures can damage your plants. Therefore, it is essential to follow an effective watering schedule during the summer months & help your green friends flourish.
It is obvious that plants need water to thrive, but when’s the best time to do this is not yet known to many. There are different opinions on when and how to water the plants. But the most appropriate time considered for watering the plants is in the early morning or late evening. These timings are considered favourable as during this period, the sun is at its lowest, which gives ample time for porous soil to absorb water before the temperature rises.
Reasons for watering the plants in the morning:
- Watering plants in the morning boosts their natural growth cycle
- In the morning, plants are ready to absorb ample of water that helps them get through the day’s heat
- Helps the water seep into the garden significantly
- Leaves time to dry before nightfall, which helps prevent fungal diseases in the plants
- The water runs down into the soil and reaches the roots of the plants without too much water lost to evaporation.
Reasons for watering the plants in the evening:
- In the evening or late afternoon, the heat of the day should have mostly passed when the sun is not at its peak. It helps the plants absorb water before the nightfall and will not hamper their growth
- Watering the plants in the evening cuts down on evaporation & gives the plants several hours to take up water into their system
- Make sure the leaves have a little time to dry before night sets in. Because damp leaves at night might encourage fungus problems that can damage your plants
- If you are using a drip, you can water your plants up until nightfall, as the leaves of the plant do not get wet with this form of watering.
Water the plants with care to save time and money and make the most of every drop.
