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Watering Tomatoes with Buried Bottles: How Much?

Tomatoes need 2 inches water/week. Buried 1.5L bottles work well — water seeps slowly to roots, no wet foliage. Fill based on soil moisture, not fixed daily amount. Soaker hoses on timer (30 min, 3x/week) under mulch are easier for larger gardens.

Benefits of Root-Zone Watering

Prevents fungal diseases.
Encourages deep roots.
Reduces water waste.

Any method avoiding overhead water is good.

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