Proper Watering of Plants Believe it or not, watering is the
hardest thing for gardeners to do. I know that most gardeners,
at one time or another, have had a preconceived idea that all
you have to do is throw a little water in the plant’s general
direction and your done. This misconception can ruin the harvest
or keep the blue ribbon from being awarded. Take the watering
tips and general rules in this section seriously. Professional
greenhouse growers use these rules and tips religiously. Always
add air to the water before watering your plants to imitate the
effects of natural rainfall. For small applications fill up milk
jug half way with water. Place the cap ON it and shake
vigorously for a minute or two. Now the water has air in it. For
grander applications, an air pump with air stones or water pumps
can add air to larger drums or reservoirs. For automatic
watering systems, a spray from a proper spray stake or spray
emitter will force the water to pick up air the same way water
picks up air as it falls fr