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Originally Posted by ginger2778
Best way to learn it's watering needs: wet, then see how many days it takes to feel very dry down to the first finger joint when you put your finger in the soil. Do it 2-3 times and you will know when to add water for the rest of the season.
I should add that your watery tomatoes will probably get much better as the plants get older and larger. It's quite common for the first ones to taste watery, so don't get discouraged! It might take a month or two though.
Do you grow in containers, or soil?
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Oh, that's very good to know about the age. I felt I was watering properly. I do the finger-soil test and it "feels" like it's ready for a nice drink. So hopefully it's just the youth of the plants and the relatively cool weather.
I may keep the same schedule but back down a bit on the amount each watering, and see what happens.
Thank you.
Oh: I do not grow in containers, but a raised bed. Super good dirt.