26/05/2026
Peak British summer parenting: it’s 28 degrees, the potatoes are thirsty, and my son has decided trousers are simply a barrier to efficient agriculture 🌱☀️😂
Evening watering is actually the best time to do it in hot weather because less water evaporates in the heat, meaning the plants get a proper soak instead of it disappearing into the atmosphere in 3 seconds flat. Potatoes especially love consistent watering while they’re growing their tubers — dry spells can lead to smaller potatoes or split skins.
So while the neighbours may question why there’s a half-dressed child roaming the veg patch with a watering can… just know this is elite-level horticulture going on here 🥔💪