Holding back the water in SWC's

sprtsguy76 · August 14, 2010

I have noticed huge taste improvements with my tomatoes grown in swc's when I let the reservior dry up completely, ya thats right completely! It seems to me that water demands are lower when the majority of the fruit are full grown, so at that time I let the resevior dry up and even let the plants themselves slightly wilt before giving them an inch of water in the resivior and then I repeat. I know it sounds crazy, but has worked great for me and I have had no problems with BER. I'm not saying this will work for everyone, because we all know that soil, weather and fertilizer vary greatly, but if your up for a little trial it might be worth the effort. I'm just sayin.

Damon

August 14, 2010	#1
sprtsguy76 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Clara CA Posts: 1,125	Holding back the water in SWC's I have noticed huge taste improvements with my tomatoes grown in swc's when I let the reservior dry up completely, ya thats right completely! It seems to me that water demands are lower when the majority of the fruit are full grown, so at that time I let the resevior dry up and even let the plants themselves slightly wilt before giving them an inch of water in the resivior and then I repeat. I know it sounds crazy, but has worked great for me and I have had no problems with BER. I'm not saying this will work for everyone, because we all know that soil, weather and fertilizer vary greatly, but if your up for a little trial it might be worth the effort. I'm just sayin. Damon