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San Diego

What are your experiences with plants that have had slow starts because of bad weather? Do they pick up when conditions improve or are they permanent affected?

6/14/2016 9:21:15 PM

Whitehall Montana

I live in Montana so I know a little about bad weather,actually going to snow in the mountains tonight.Yes they will really come to life as soon as the weather gets better.I am struggling here right now with 40s at night and only hit 60 today.Good luck

6/14/2016 10:41:01 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Its been cool and completely cloudy here on the coast for 6 weeks Mike. Everyone is a little behind because of it but the warm weather is just around the corner. You will be amazed how fast your plants catch up.:)

Good luck down there!

6/15/2016 9:33:09 AM

Thanks for the replies. It is only 21 days old but already way behind last year.

6/15/2016 11:32:53 AM

This is me on my tablet. I forgot I was not signed into my normal account.

6/15/2016 11:38:05 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Your going to do awesome after all you've learned last year. Looks at the forcast starting this Friday,,,, looks like our first batch of warm weather is coming!!

6/15/2016 1:59:15 PM

San Diego, Ca.

They are forecasting 100° or more this weekend and up to 108° on Monday! Take measures to protect your plant Michael! Don't worry about the slow start. Like Chris said, you'll be amazed at how fast they catch up when it warms up. I'm sure you have been watching my plant. It jumps when its warm and slows when its cool. Hey Chris, have you bought an AC for the green house yet!

6/15/2016 9:03:19 PM

San Diego

I hope I do awesome because I put in an awesome amount of money into this year compared to last! Lol... I am more ready for heat than last year as well.

6/15/2016 9:18:01 PM

Torrance, Ca.

108, ouch!

Well Gourdzilla,,, I have two overhead fans on each side, two others on each side right in the middle of the house, two on the north side that pull air in and a giant 36" commercial fan on the south side that sucks air out. The fans on the north and south side are hooked to the thermostat and don't kick on until it gets to 88. Its usually right at 85 and has only kicked on a couple times this year.
I'm sure this weekend with the heat wave coming the fans will be running most of the day.

So to answer your question,,,, no swamp cooler or air conditioner yet but I may have it on my list for next year depending on how things go. ;)

6/15/2016 11:08:43 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Wow Chris! Sounds like you have a really good setup. I am just wondering how in the world I am going to compete with you. I am doing everything I can think of to squeeze more pounds out of my small area. The whole driveway will be in play this year too. I keep eyeing my neighbors lawn also. :-)

6/16/2016 8:31:22 PM

Sloughhouse, CA

We are in the 80's today in Sacramento. It will be 100's Tues and Wed. You guys will be hot in So.Cal.

6/17/2016 3:38:54 AM

Whitehall Montana

Had 36 degrees this morning in Montana at my house,they say the heat will be back the middle of next week

6/17/2016 11:23:13 AM

Sloughhouse, CA

I turn on my mister when it hits 95+

6/18/2016 3:49:34 AM

San Diego, Ca.

It hit 95° yesterday, was forecast to only be 90°. Today they forecast 95° but its already 98° and we haven't got to the hottest part of the day yet. The weather service says 105° on Sunday and 108° Monday. The way the temps keep getting hotter than their forecast makes we wonder if we may go over 110°.
My pumpkin plant is happy so far. A double layer of shade cloth over the entire plant is doing the job very well.

6/18/2016 3:50:10 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Was 80 here today.;)

6/18/2016 11:00:58 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Keep those plants cool Vince! The greenhouse has been a touch warm with this heat wave...

6/19/2016 12:09:23 AM

San Diego, Ca.

We hit 107° today and I made it through without any damage. Tomorrow may be a different story. It will be hotter and I will be at work and not able to keep an eye on things.

6/19/2016 8:35:04 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Yup Vince,,,,, I have a team in Palm Springs and they say its suppose to be 122! Dang that's hot! I've been able to keep the greenhouse at 95 but that hasn't been easy.

Good luck tomorrow bud, the cooler weather is a couple days away.

6/19/2016 11:26:53 PM

San Diego, Ca.

We made it up to 109° yesterday. Never lost a single leaf.

6/22/2016 12:06:29 AM

Central NY

Dam that's hot... Be careful out there

6/22/2016 10:50:18 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

At those temps, I would advise, take care of yourself's as much as your plants! I went thru a heat stress thing a couple of weeks ago, and it not pleasant! Be careful!! Peace, Wayne

7/9/2016 2:07:12 AM