Back in the greenhouse again
Tomatoes need a regular drink of water otherwise they will develop split skins and blossom end rot. They are not on their own in this, since all the plants in your greenhouse will suffer if you skimp on keeping them watered on a daily basis. If you have the greenhouse some distance away from a water supply, then carrying watering cans to and from the greenhouse becomes a real chore and you might be tempted to skip a day or two.
So, once you have built your greenhouse, fitted it out with shelves, storage racks and all the other items you need, consider the potential problems with keeping your plants watered on a regular basis to ensure a good crop. If your greenhouse has a gutter, perhaps a water butt would be a possible solution. Although even without a gutter, the butt would still collect plenty of rainwater, something of which Britain is very rarely short. An old dustbin would be ideal for the job, especially if your local council has just provided you with a wheeled bin but refused to take away the old bin. Incidentally the bin could also be used to make compost from garden waste, leaves, grass cuttings and fruit and vegetable peelings. You will need to punch holes into the bin, since the air must get to the waste and encourage the decomposition process.
Other systems are also available, automatic water reservoirs will even allow you to take a few days off. The bag drip watering system is also quite popular.
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