Q.
Hi there, I am growing fruit trees in pots. What is the best way to check the moisture level in large pots? Thanks, Patsy.
A.
The good old finger test is the way to go. Put your fingers into the soil and if it feels moist, it is fine, if it feels dry and crumbly add water. If the soil is matted with roots, poke a bamboo stake or a pencil into the soil and put water in the hole. If it soaks away immediately the plant needs more water, if it is slow to drain the watering is spot on.
Apply Debco SaturAid to pots to assist water reaching the root zone of plants, this will help your plants make the most of water, and can also reduce water use by up to 50%.
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How do I check the moisture level in my pots? Comments
Thank you Tui for this Newsletter. I look forward to reading it and find it very informative and helpful. Keep up the great work. Bill
William McElwain
Hi William, thank you for getting in touch with this feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoy our newsletter. Happy spring gardening from the Tui Team!
jenna
what about for growing potatoes or other root vegetables in containers, what should the watering look like?
Antoinette
Hi Antoinette, you can use this same test when measuring moisture levels in all pots and containers. You can also use a pencil rather than your finger. Thanks - Tui Team.
jenna