5 Ways to SAVE Your Garden During a Heat Wave!
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Date: 2022-07-18
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Melanie
We've had weeks and weeks of triple digit temps and absolutely no rain. I've been watering every morning and some evenings, but without rain, deer pressure has been tremendous. Even with an 8' poly deer fence surrounding our garden, some of the deer have been getting through/under the fence, breaking into our greenhouse and eating everything in sight inside and outside the greenhouse.
I pulled probably 75% of my tomatoes this morning, because even though they were still trying to produce in this heat, the tomatoes were getting smaller and smaller and the deer were absolutely destroying them. I also took out my cucumbers out because they were turning yellow as they started to develop and the leaves were becoming a crispy mess. Along with the hot and dry, the lined cucumber beetles have been out in force - they love this weather. I also pulled my beans because they were crispy and struggling, and hadn't produced anything in several weeks.
Since I have fall plants inside, I can allow the garden to lie fallow for a few weeks before I replant. It'll give me time to amend the soil and get some beneficial nematodes out there, too.
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We've had weeks and weeks of triple digit temps and absolutely no rain. I've been watering every morning and some evenings, but without rain, deer pressure has been tremendous. Even with an 8' poly deer fence surrounding our garden, some of the deer have been getting through/under the fence, breaking into our greenhouse and eating everything in sight inside and outside the greenhouse.
I pulled probably 75% of my tomatoes this morning, because even though they were still trying to produce in this heat, the tomatoes were getting smaller and smaller and the deer were absolutely destroying them. I also took out my cucumbers out because they were turning yellow as they started to develop and the leaves were becoming a crispy mess. Along with the hot and dry, the lined cucumber beetles have been out in force - they love this weather. I also pulled my beans because they were crispy and struggling, and hadn't produced anything in several weeks.
Since I have fall plants inside, I can allow the garden to lie fallow for a few weeks before I replant. It'll give me time to amend the soil and get some beneficial nematodes out there, too.
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Kathryn
I live in southern Arizona where the temperatures are over 100 degrees from mid-May through the end of September and I water late at night since I refuse to wake up at 5am when I go to bed at 3am. I use granular fertilizer twice a season and the container plants are happy. I have most of my plants in dappled shade since Arizona full sun will kill a lot of full sun plants. You can use bed sheets or burlap sacks as shade cloth as well. I never prune the foliage on my tomato plants because the fruit needs a lot of protection from the sun. Everyone here usually waters 2x a day, especially once we have sustained daily highs ranging from 105-115. Our wind is hot and dries out the plants very quickly, especially with the grow bags I use for everything. My current challenge is the daily 65 mph wind storms that are supposed to bring monsoon rain but haven't. We're in a severe drought, I've only gotten 1 inch of rain since March.
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I live in southern Arizona where the temperatures are over 100 degrees from mid-May through the end of September and I water late at night since I refuse to wake up at 5am when I go to bed at 3am. I use granular fertilizer twice a season and the container plants are happy. I have most of my plants in dappled shade since Arizona full sun will kill a lot of full sun plants. You can use bed sheets or burlap sacks as shade cloth as well. I never prune the foliage on my tomato plants because the fruit needs a lot of protection from the sun. Everyone here usually waters 2x a day, especially once we have sustained daily highs ranging from 105-115. Our wind is hot and dries out the plants very quickly, especially with the grow bags I use for everything. My current challenge is the daily 65 mph wind storms that are supposed to bring monsoon rain but haven't. We're in a severe drought, I've only gotten 1 inch of rain since March.
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Peter
Thanks for a relevant and realistic video, Kevin. You're spot on! We stretch 75% shade cloths across 7 -8 foot high (and about two inch thick) bamboo poles to make sort of an 18 x 18 foot canopy (the poles are spaced about 6 feet apart to make squares. That allows us to keep an eye on climbing vegetables such as cucumbers and beans. Don't worry about comments regarding long trousers and long sleeve shirts. We do the same for two reasons: it inhibits sunburn, and - in our parts of the world - it stops nasty bites from malaria- or dengue fever-carrying mosquitoes. We also wear wide-brimmed, and quite ugly straw coolie hats; -. Keep up the good work. Stay safe and healthy, regards from tropical (i. e. hot and humid) Malaysia!
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Thanks for a relevant and realistic video, Kevin. You're spot on! We stretch 75% shade cloths across 7 -8 foot high (and about two inch thick) bamboo poles to make sort of an 18 x 18 foot canopy (the poles are spaced about 6 feet apart to make squares. That allows us to keep an eye on climbing vegetables such as cucumbers and beans. Don't worry about comments regarding long trousers and long sleeve shirts. We do the same for two reasons: it inhibits sunburn, and - in our parts of the world - it stops nasty bites from malaria- or dengue fever-carrying mosquitoes. We also wear wide-brimmed, and quite ugly straw coolie hats; -. Keep up the good work. Stay safe and healthy, regards from tropical (i. e. hot and humid) Malaysia!
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Fetish
As someone in the 100+ SF valley of Los Angeles, remember, enzymes start to fail over 100 degrees, (this is why fevers are so dangerous. This means even shade and water may eventually not be enough to handle days of 100-110 heat. Be ready to loose some plants. This week was hot enough that it kills my worms in the bins & soil. In addition, full shade may stifle some plants. My tomatoes like the shade tree, but my chard and squash are not so keen. Instead, if you arrange plants or shade cloth in positions to avoid the most intense sun exposure, like after noon, you may have better results than if you fully surrounded the plant.
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As someone in the 100+ SF valley of Los Angeles, remember, enzymes start to fail over 100 degrees, (this is why fevers are so dangerous. This means even shade and water may eventually not be enough to handle days of 100-110 heat. Be ready to loose some plants. This week was hot enough that it kills my worms in the bins & soil. In addition, full shade may stifle some plants. My tomatoes like the shade tree, but my chard and squash are not so keen. Instead, if you arrange plants or shade cloth in positions to avoid the most intense sun exposure, like after noon, you may have better results than if you fully surrounded the plant.
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Donavin
spring is coming up over here
some of the trees around my neighbourhood have started budding already
i need to get some pots ready for planting
my yard feels a fair bit hotter than average as it is fully paved (atleast we chose a light grey brick but its still hotter than dirt/grass) generally doesnt get too hot here (32c average from november-mid february) with summer rainstorms about 1-3 weeks apart each
only problem is the soil in the pots is starting to look a bit barren and levels have dropped over the last few years (kinda been neglecting my garden)
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spring is coming up over here
some of the trees around my neighbourhood have started budding already
i need to get some pots ready for planting
my yard feels a fair bit hotter than average as it is fully paved (atleast we chose a light grey brick but its still hotter than dirt/grass) generally doesnt get too hot here (32c average from november-mid february) with summer rainstorms about 1-3 weeks apart each
only problem is the soil in the pots is starting to look a bit barren and levels have dropped over the last few years (kinda been neglecting my garden)
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Dovelady
Hello from Canada! It gets super cold here. but just for a short time it gets super hot!
My garden soil is black, not brown, not dark brown- blaaack.
It absorbs heat terribly. The internal temperature of my soil can get uncomfortably hot. So, I let my weeds grow. Yes. My weeds protect my veggies and I carefully tend them, not allowing them to flower. It's a symbiotic system that works during my short growing season. Sorry if using weeds (mostly edible types like dandelion, porchulacca, sorrel, and plantain) bothers some.
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Hello from Canada! It gets super cold here. but just for a short time it gets super hot!
My garden soil is black, not brown, not dark brown- blaaack.
It absorbs heat terribly. The internal temperature of my soil can get uncomfortably hot. So, I let my weeds grow. Yes. My weeds protect my veggies and I carefully tend them, not allowing them to flower. It's a symbiotic system that works during my short growing season. Sorry if using weeds (mostly edible types like dandelion, porchulacca, sorrel, and plantain) bothers some.
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Trish
I'm panicking to prep for winter protecting against cold but thinking of you fighting the heat. Decades ago I was involved in greenhouse construction & we put hot water heating in the concrete floor of the starter greenhouse. This was on acreage in a nursery and mass production so it worked well for starting cuttings when the little heat mats would be not affordable on large scale. Keep thinking cold water circulation in those pipes in concrete or under tile floors would definitely help things chill
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I'm panicking to prep for winter protecting against cold but thinking of you fighting the heat. Decades ago I was involved in greenhouse construction & we put hot water heating in the concrete floor of the starter greenhouse. This was on acreage in a nursery and mass production so it worked well for starting cuttings when the little heat mats would be not affordable on large scale. Keep thinking cold water circulation in those pipes in concrete or under tile floors would definitely help things chill
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Kasey
Life long texan with incredibly pale skin. Covering your skin and wearing more clothes will help you in the heat as long as you are hydrated. The more you do the more you will see the benefits. My routine is to apply suncreen, or a lotion with good spf, everywhere early in the day and let dry. Then just basically wear light winter clothes. It protects from Sun damage as well as allows the sweat to cling to you better for cooling. You will stink, but your skin will be safe and it deters aging.
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Life long texan with incredibly pale skin. Covering your skin and wearing more clothes will help you in the heat as long as you are hydrated. The more you do the more you will see the benefits. My routine is to apply suncreen, or a lotion with good spf, everywhere early in the day and let dry. Then just basically wear light winter clothes. It protects from Sun damage as well as allows the sweat to cling to you better for cooling. You will stink, but your skin will be safe and it deters aging.
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Clinton
Dude Im worried about my tomatoes! So hard to tell if they need water or if they have too much and I had some blossom root rot(first time ever experiencing this. Leaves have curled towards the top of the plants - I still have blooms and the fruit is growing but seemingly more slowly. Not sure how to proceed - should I consider giving some UV protection during the hottest part of the day to help them recover? Or do I just scrap them? (That would be very sad )
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Dude Im worried about my tomatoes! So hard to tell if they need water or if they have too much and I had some blossom root rot(first time ever experiencing this. Leaves have curled towards the top of the plants - I still have blooms and the fruit is growing but seemingly more slowly. Not sure how to proceed - should I consider giving some UV protection during the hottest part of the day to help them recover? Or do I just scrap them? (That would be very sad )
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Hey
I have a question. So my balcony is a long narrow one and on the end I have an AC exhaust. While in this heat wave I use a lot of AC, the air leaving the exhaust is HOT, really hot. Also my balcony is the fixed wall type, not the railing type so the heat is trapped and it becomes a heat tunnel. My plants is in a good shade but the temperature is very high. Is mulch enough for this problem?
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I have a question. So my balcony is a long narrow one and on the end I have an AC exhaust. While in this heat wave I use a lot of AC, the air leaving the exhaust is HOT, really hot. Also my balcony is the fixed wall type, not the railing type so the heat is trapped and it becomes a heat tunnel. My plants is in a good shade but the temperature is very high. Is mulch enough for this problem?
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Olivia
Florida sun + uncontrollable condo nighttime sprinklers = a big challenge for me. Too wet at night, dried out during the afternoon!
An aside: I'm interested in grow bags but I don't think any of your suggestions are made with natural fibers or recycled plastics. Do you know of any that are more eco-friendly? Or any peat-free seed starting soil (Epsoma is mostly peat?
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Florida sun + uncontrollable condo nighttime sprinklers = a big challenge for me. Too wet at night, dried out during the afternoon!
An aside: I'm interested in grow bags but I don't think any of your suggestions are made with natural fibers or recycled plastics. Do you know of any that are more eco-friendly? Or any peat-free seed starting soil (Epsoma is mostly peat?
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Song
We just moved to Las Vegas from cool Los Angeles. No matter how hot LA was I cant complain about it anymore. It will always be cooler than LV. My biggest dilemma here is How to remove these decorative red granite rocks so I can plant trees or flowers. Ive got 6 inches of granite and then another endless white rocks and rock dust. I couldnt dig anymore. HELP!
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We just moved to Las Vegas from cool Los Angeles. No matter how hot LA was I cant complain about it anymore. It will always be cooler than LV. My biggest dilemma here is How to remove these decorative red granite rocks so I can plant trees or flowers. Ive got 6 inches of granite and then another endless white rocks and rock dust. I couldnt dig anymore. HELP!
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A.
Im in BC Canada. It's been 115F where I live which is hotter than normal and it hasn't been cooling down at night. My garden has been badly affected and ive lost about 50% of my plants. Ive only been able to save plants by moving them to my shade garden (which is small and packed right now.
Shade is my friend right now. I can't wait for this to be over.
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Im in BC Canada. It's been 115F where I live which is hotter than normal and it hasn't been cooling down at night. My garden has been badly affected and ive lost about 50% of my plants. Ive only been able to save plants by moving them to my shade garden (which is small and packed right now.
Shade is my friend right now. I can't wait for this to be over.
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Melissa
Arizona here - I still have watermelons & sweet potatoes growing, should I increase to watering twice/day? My cucumbers and cantaloupes just started blooming again as well. Melons, winter squash and pumpkins all baby plants and are struggling a bit. Ive been watering every morning and sometimes a little light water in the early evening.
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Arizona here - I still have watermelons & sweet potatoes growing, should I increase to watering twice/day? My cucumbers and cantaloupes just started blooming again as well. Melons, winter squash and pumpkins all baby plants and are struggling a bit. Ive been watering every morning and sometimes a little light water in the early evening.
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Mauritius
I tell you what helped me! I used mychorrizal innoculant and I live in Houston where it gets to be 108. I forgot to water my basil for three days! They are all in pots. The ones treated with the innoculant didnt suffer any effects. The other ones shriveled up and died! I really was truly amazed. I also like that shirt!
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I tell you what helped me! I used mychorrizal innoculant and I live in Houston where it gets to be 108. I forgot to water my basil for three days! They are all in pots. The ones treated with the innoculant didnt suffer any effects. The other ones shriveled up and died! I really was truly amazed. I also like that shirt!
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