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Tomato Dirt #340: Am I watering my tomatoes enough – or too much?
July 24, 2025

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 15, Number 15

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.


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FEATURE: Am I Watering My Tomatoes Enough – Or Too Much?


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How do you know if you’re watering tomatoes enough?

Your tomato plants need 1-3 inches of water a week.

But the water goes into the ground. And once it disappears, there is no way to measure it.

Plus, overwatering tomatoes can be just as deadly and under-watering them.

So how can you know that you’re giving plants enough water … or too much?

If you're not watering your tomato plants enough, they’ll tell you by shouting “stress!"

Here are the most common signs of underwatering in tomatoes. Keep reading …


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Tomato Growing Tip: How should I wait between waterings?


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More Tomato Watering Tips

Best Techniques for Watering Tomato Plants How Often Do You Water Tomato Plants? How to Choose a Watering Hose How to Create a Tomato Watering Schedule

That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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