Stephen Younge wrote:

But I am worried that I may be begging for problems with this watering
regimen. Should I scale it back? Is it possible to over-water a plant that
is in a pot with good quality potting mix? I noticed someone recommended
waiting until the tomatoes begin to wilt. Now during our heat waves, that
can be as little as 6 hours...

Oh, and an unrelated question: do I need to help pollinate any of the
tomatoes? I've heard that hybrid varieties are self-pollinating. But would
it help any for me to put on a bumblee outfit and go to town with a q-tip?

Cheers,
Stephen


Do not wait for wilt. By then, the plant has already gone on the defensive
and some cell damage has occured. The key to abundant growth is
uninterrupted growth and this is best accomplished (as regards the
watering) by keeping the soil uniformily moist.

Tomatos are wind pollinated. As Loki suggests, if they get no breeze, give
'em a gentle shake.

Bill C
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