Impact of LM watering followed by total cessation of watering on the development of young squash plants
Case study
Field trial: Plant
Water savings, Water stress
Market gardening
MARC ROUSSIN
Romillé (35)
June 2021
Protocol
- 2 tubs each containing 5 pumpkin seeds in potting soil
- Similar watering (LM water and TEMOIN water)
- Stop watering completely and store plants in full sun.
Observation
- Plants watered with LM water wilt less quickly than those watered with TEMOIN water.
- Visually, LM potting soil dries more slowly than TEMOIN potting soil.
Watering with LM water followed by a total halt to watering
Watering with TEMOIN water followed by a total halt to watering
Conclusion
- LM water evaporates less quickly: substrate stays moist longer
- Plants watered with LM water stay hydrated longer
- Water savings can be envisaged
