How much water do I need for tamales?

One way is to check the water against rain water with soap suds, i.e dish detergent. If the water doesn't produce much suds, it is hard and has iron. Soft...

Unfortunately, there's no easy answer to this question. It depends on what your climate is like and how much sun your plants are get. In my area, tomato plants might...

Yes. You can also use a stovetop steamer or an electric steamer to re-heat tamales.

You can keep tamales in the fridge for up to 1 week. They will last a lot longer in the freezer, however; up to 4 months!

I do. I place them on top of aluminum foil before cooking.

Yes you can. That way they are freshly steamed when you cook them for dinner. And they are not being reheated. Actually I prefer them that way.