Some plants need more water than others and may need a little extra during this warm weather. Whilst all your veggies will need adequate watering, here are the ones that will need to be well looked after during any heatwaves:
- Fennel – prefers cooler temperatures and may bolt in hot weather
- Celery – watch out for dry patches on the leaves as pictured, which can indicate the plant is lacking water
- Celeriac – as above, and remember the plants need the water in order to swell the roots
- Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Aubergines – particularly if growing in a greenhouse, or in pots
- Beans & Peas – particularly if growing in pots
- Wild Rocket, Mizuna, Mustard Leaves – these plants are all prone to bolting. Watering regularly helps to keep the soil cooler.
- Courgettes & Squash – they should be okay if well established in the ground, but if growing in pots they may need more frequent watering
- Carrot & Beetroot – they don’t need a huge amount of water, but try not to let the soil dry out as this can cause splitting in the roots
