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Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – Morning or evening irrigation: Does timing matter?

When it comes to growing crops, many farmers focus on aspects such as fertiliser and pesticide application, as well as seed quality. However, a crucial factor that often gets overlooked is the timing of watering crops. Selecting the ideal time to irrigate crops is a small but significant habit that can profoundly impact plant health.... The post Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – Morning or evening irrigation: Does timing matter? appeared first on New Era .

New Era9 Jun 2026, 09:00 am
Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – Morning or evening irrigation: Does timing matter?

When it comes to growing crops, many farmers focus on aspects such as fertiliser and pesticide application, as well as seed quality. However, a crucial factor that often gets overlooked is the timing of watering crops.

Selecting the ideal time to irrigate crops is a small but significant habit that can profoundly impact plant health. In some instances, healthy fields can experience issues such as fungal pressure, poor root development, and unnecessary stress.

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To mitigate these problems, it is essential for farmers to recognise the importance of establishing a well-planned irrigation schedule for their crops.

Morning irrigation is known to have many benefits for plants. A key benefit of irrigating crops early in the morning is that plants absorb water more effectively, as they have time to soak up moisture before the heat kicks in.

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Originally published by New Era on 9 Jun 2026, 09:00 am. View original article
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