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Grittyville, WA

I guess less is the safer bet, but I was noticing how plump the blackberries got after a day of steady rain. I guess a plump blackberry or tomato might equal a split pumpkin, but maybe not. Curious what folks have tried, or are trying?

8/30/2025 9:02:15 AM

Ontario

I always try to water heavy on my tomatoes the day before I want to pick. Does it work? Who knows. I suppose same could be theoretically true of pumpkins. I really can't see it hurting the fruit those last few days when they're only doing 5 pounds a day

8/30/2025 2:50:24 PM

Grittyville, WA

I tried simulating nature "making the blackberries extra plump" basically misting some tomato plants for the 24 hrs before picking. Not sure if it worked... I need to be able to make better measurements. But I dont think they absorbed as much moisture as the blackberries. If the plants are getting watered and/or dew on them at night it may be that they are already fully hydrated .

[Last edit: 08/30/25 5:27:09 PM]

8/30/2025 4:14:59 PM