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Posted on 4/24/14 at 11:26 am to
Posted by weadjust
Member since Aug 2012
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Posted on 4/24/14 at 11:26 am to
Garden hose timer watering advise needed. What settings (how often & how long) would you use for a garden hose timer attached to a soaker hose for watering tomatoes. I'm in N. MS if it makes a difference.

Posted by convertedtiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2010
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Posted on 4/24/14 at 11:59 am to
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Garden hose timer watering advise needed. What settings (how often & how long) would you use for a garden hose timer attached to a soaker hose for watering tomatoes


That would depend on your soil conditions and a variety of other factors. Tomatoes need at least an inch of rain per week BUT be careful of overwatering once the fruits set. My soakers run for 1 hour every other day, unless it rains well. Then I don't water for two days after a rain. SO FAR anyway. Just watch your plants, they will tell you if you are over or under watering.
Posted by convertedtiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2010
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Posted on 4/24/14 at 2:15 pm to
A better alternative would be a mechanical timer. That's what I use. I turn mine on when I take the dog out in the morning. It shuts off at a preset amount of time. I only use an automatic timer when I will be out of town for a few days.
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