In the extreme heat some of us are experiencing it is more important than ever to water using a slow trickling hose that will deeply water the soil. Watering often doesnt work because it causes the roots to stay shallow where the heat can get to them more easily. It is much better to slowly deeply water the soil/plants and only water every few days. I should say every 5 days is sufficient. I used that number during an extreme drought here in N. Texas. I didnt lose a single plant by deeply watering every 5 days. Wilting is plants defense against the high temperatures. If you see them in extreme stress, go out and give them a drink, just like you would a critter in distress from the heat. They can cook in the sun...so providing the plants with some afternoon shade will greatly improve their chances of avoiding insect, or disease attack, too. I have used everything from a baby playpen insert to a folding chair, and a table to accomplish this. We cant all afford shade cloth.
Posted on: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 22:07:03 +0000
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