This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The experts recommend watering tomato plants in the early morning (Image: Getty Images) In a warm summer, tomatoes are relatively easy to grow and as long as the conditions are right, will produce a beautiful, juicy fruit for gardeners to enjoy. However, regardless of whether you are opting to grow your tomatoes in a greenhouse or in the garden, experts suggest that the time of day you water your plant could have a major impact.

Gardening experts from SF Gate suggest that tomato plants should "ideally" be watered "in the early morning". READ MORE Plants you could be fined for if they spread from your garden [EXPLAINER] This is especially true on days that are sunny, warm or humid. Experts from Swan Hose , a watering specialist company, added: "This will allow any moisture that makes its way to the leaves an opportunity to dry before the heat of the day, and that can help to prevent diseases and burning of the plants.

" If you are unsure whether your plant needs to be watered, for example, if it has been rainy the day before, then you can check the soil. In most cases, you want the soil around the plant to be damp to a depth of six to eight inches. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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