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After cherry tomatoes enter the flowering stage, water and fertilizer management is a crucial factor affecting the quality of subsequent fruiting.

### Watering Management
After flowering, cherry tomatoes have phased characteristics in their water requirements, with the core principle being "avoid waterlogging and adjust flexibly".
- **Daily watering**: It should be judged according to the dryness of the potting soil. When the surface of the potting soil is dry and the water content of the deep - layer soil (about 2 - 3 cm deep) is low, water should be applied in a timely manner to ensure that the water fully penetrates to the bottom of the potting soil, avoiding "half - water" that can lead to uneven water absorption by the roots.
- **Rainy days or high - humidity environments**: The amount of watering needs to be reduced. At this time, the air humidity is high and the soil water evaporates slowly. Keeping the potting soil slightly moist is sufficient to prevent problems such as root hypoxia and flower drop caused by waterlogging.

### Fertilizer Management
The type of fertilizer and the application method need to be adjusted according to different stages from flowering to fruiting to meet the nutrient needs of the plants.
- **Early flowering stage**: The focus is on supplementing phosphorus to promote pollen development. Water - soluble fertilizer can be selected and applied along the edge of the pot, or phosphorus fertilizer can be diluted and sprayed on the leaves (covering both the front and back of the leaves) to improve the absorption efficiency.
- **After fruit setting**: Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and medium - trace elements such as calcium and boron should be taken into account. Still, water - soluble fertilizer is mainly used, and a nutritionally balanced formula is selected to provide comprehensive nutrient support for fruit expansion and quality improvement.

### Precautions
- After applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, gently rinse the soil around the roots with clear water to avoid root damage caused by fertilizer residues.
- During the flowering period, high - phosphorus water - soluble fertilizer and diluted borax solution can be sprayed to supplement nutrients through the leaves, helping to increase the fruit - setting rate and promote the smooth progress of flowering and fruiting.

In short, by doing a good job in the above - mentioned water and fertilizer management, the healthy growth of cherry tomato plants can be effectively ensured.