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Tips to irrigate in summer

Gardening and Agriculture

We are full in the summer and the heat wave squeezes all over the country. Not only are the people who notice this high temperature and this heat, many other living things also do, such as plants and crops.

For this reason, during this hot time of year we must follow special care so that our plants do not suffer too much and can follow their growth and development.

Of course not all plants are watered in the same way and watering does not mean throwing meaningless water, there are several factors to consider, such as the pot in which it is planted, the type of substrate you use , the place where it is, the time it is watered and the same plant biology.

That said, at the entrance this week we’re going to give you some of the tips for watering your garden or garden in summer that we think can help you more. Started?

Choose the best time to water

The best hours to water your plants will be first thing in the morning or during sunset. Basically that’s because because there’s less temperature in the soil the humidity will stay longer and better. By contrast, if you water at noon there would be a much better chance that the water would evaporate, and that you do not have time to reach the roots of the plant.

Try to wet the leaves as little as possible, because if they get wet at night mold may appear and if there is sun it may burn them.

Don’t waste water

Not always watering in abundance is the best option. If it is true that during the summer there is more dryness and the plants will need to be more hydrated, but not in excess. Ideally, water penetrates the roots, but without creating any puddles, and watering evenly all over the surface.

Apart from this, we will have to take into account the type of plant that is and its particularities of irrigation.

Automated irrigation systems: Installing an automated irrigation system with a moisture sensor will always be a very good option, especially drip irrigation, above others.

Faced with the scarcity of water in summer you can also collect stormwater through buckets, jerrycans, ponds etc.

Water with the right frequency

Depending on whether or not the plants are potted their most effective frequency will vary. If the plant is in a pot you will need to water it more frequently, because the less substrate the less moisture retention and dry appearance the sooner.

Logically, the larger the pot, the more moisture it can retain. And if it is made of more robust materials less moisture will have, unlike a pot made of plastic, it will.

The recommended substrate will be the universal, which contains a balance between nutrients, oxygenation and retention.

Type of irrigation depending on the plant

First, you will need to investigate the biology of your plants, since each has different requirements of: temperature, humidity, light, substrate, and water.

Plants such as cacti, shrubs or vines will need very little water, no matter what time of year. Those in the sun for much of the day will need to be watered and pulverized every day.

Other types of plants that are more sensitive to water just need you to place a plate of water under their pot.

Acidophilic species may not be irrigated with tap water with lots of lime, as they do not tolerate it too much.

Those plants that are blooming or fruiting will need more hydration, and therefore water them more frequently.

How to water the lawn in summer

I’m sure many of us also wonder what is the most effective irrigation for the lawn.

Ideally, the lawn is watered every day,abundantly. You have to make sure the water penetrates the roots, but always making sure the soil doesn’t get muddy.

The optimal time for irrigation is also first thing in the day or at dusk, but never at night.

If the soil is more clayey you will need less water, if it is drier and sandy the opposite, that is, more. In case the lawn is freshly trimmed, it needs to be watered more because the sun will get to the root sooner and there will be more danger of drying out.

After all these tips you no longer have an excuse to show off some healthy plants and lawns in the middle of summer!