Home gardening
Water with confidence
Your soil gives better clues than a fixed daily timetable.

Check before you pour
Feel the surface and the soil just below it. Check the plant’s requirements: a succulent and mint do not want the same watering rhythm.
Water the roots
Pour gently at the base until the root zone is moistened and excess water can escape. Empty stagnant saucers.
Adapt to the season
Heat, wind, pot size and rain affect drying. Wilting can result from both dry roots and waterlogged roots, so inspect the soil first.
Sources & further reading
ICAR — kitchen garden and rooftop growing ↗
TNAU Agritech — horticulture and kitchen gardening ↗
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