don wrote:
I've heard it's better to just water the ground around the plant, and not soak
the leaves as well. Is that true?

http://www.humeseeds.com/sumtom.htm says ...


"WATERING: Run the hose at the base of the plants. Do not
water tomatoes with an over-head sprinkler. Water thoroughly
when you water, then hold off for several days, before
rewatering. At the same time don't let the plants lack for
water, as that is likely to stunt the plants, and the uneven
water supply can can result in blossom end-rot. (This
appears as a water soaked area on the blossom end of the
fruit.) I find the biggest mistake that home gardeners make
is to over water and over feed tomatoes, which results in
lush foliage growth, cool and moist soil, and just a few,
slow ripening tomatoes. Over-head watering can also be a
factor in creating blight on your tomatoes. If possible
avoid watering your tomato plants in late afternoon or early
evening. The best time to water is early morning, so the
soil has a chance to warm-up before the cooler evening hours
set-in."

Daniel B. Martin