De Raíz: The difference between deep watering and surface watering, and which one is right for these hot days

When the hottest weather arrives, those long days when there is more time to be in the garden and watering becomes almost a daily habit, many people enjoy going out every day to water. However, in the middle of summer, this frequent and superficial watering is usually a mistake. Understanding the difference between deep watering and superficial watering allows one to change a habit and achieve stronger, less dependent plants that respond better to the heat. Superficial watering is the most common, but also the most deceptive: it applies little water quickly, wetting only the top layer of the soil. The soil appears moist, but the water does not reach the roots. This type of watering causes the roots to grow upwards in search of moisture, making the plants need water every day to avoid wilting, causing the soil to dry out quickly and increasing thermal stress on hot days. It is the typical quick hose spray, often done when the sun is already strong and some of the water is lost to ...