We water twice during the heat of the day, doesn't burn my crops. We also mist our chickens and feed them frozen vegetables, lol. This year I'm going to use shade cover from the plants in the greenhouse. Thanks for another great video, stay cool.
Thank you!! Training the turkeys to alert to predators was the best thing I have ever done. All of my neighbors have lost chickens to hawks/eagles but lucky my turkeys have kept the chickens safe.
I have a tint that I usually take to the park when i barbecue over some Green Bell Pepper transplants I put in a raised bed yesterday because they seem to be getting burnt. It’s 100° out here in Los Angeles today. Your tip let me no i did the right thing thanks again
i grew up on a farm and watering in the heat of the day is how to prolong cool weather crops during the heat...plants bolt because of soil temperature not air temperature and also has to do with how much it cools at night.. its an old wives tale that it will burn plants.. f that was true every time we had a cloudburst then cleared up plants would burn...
I'm worried that my lettuce will bolt so using an old sheet and covering the raised bed during hottest part of the day after watering. Hopefully it gets me through this little heat wave.
I got some yuzu from oregon and the leaves are turning yellow. Anyone have any ideas? Also thanks for such a great video! I didn’t know that watering midday wasn’t dangerous!
I had to Google yuzu and it sounds amazing. I can’t offer any suggestions but I hope someone in the comments has an answer. My guess would be too much water or nutrient deficiency.
Thank you for the video. I always seem to lose the first round of cuke seedlings I put in each year. Not sure if it is because I separate them (usually 3-4 to a pot) and damage roots? Or not enough water. I have a question for you. I grew ornamental gourds last summer and had great success. I always leave my garden to decay all winter then till and this year, I must have 50 squash seeds volunteering in the garden. Have you had them reseed like that? I live south east of Seattle (Covington). I did also have several types of zukes in the same area, but have never had those come up the following year. Thank you
Thank you and thank you for watching. I would think it would be from separating them- the roots are very very sensitive and don’t recover. Watering might also be a culprit, especially with damaged roots or warm weather. For your question, yes, I have had squash reseed. They easily cross pollinate you you should have lots of cool looking ones. I always let them grow unless the chickens get them before I can protect them. I find pumpkins from seeds regrow easier than zucchini too.
this was great thankyou I have a question for you outside of this topic we are putting up raised beds this year and they wont be plantable until around the end of this month I am in Granite Falls so about the same season as you are in Stanwood will it be to late to plant squash seeds at the end of the month I really want to get the table ace acorn in this year
If it is the end of May, I would say you should be okay. If you soak your seeds in warm water for 8 hours just before planting, they will germinate faster.
Here’s what Chat AI thinks: It's generally not recommended to water your garden during the heat of the day, as the hot sun can cause the water to evaporate quickly, leading to water loss and potentially damaging your plants. If possible, it's best to water your garden in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler and the sun is not as intense. This will allow the water to soak into the soil and reach the roots of your plants, without evaporating too quickly. However, if you do need to water your garden during the heat of the day, there are a few steps you can take to minimize potential damage to your plants: Water deeply: Make sure to water deeply and slowly, so that the water has a chance to soak into the soil and reach the roots of your plants. Avoid watering too quickly or too much at once, as this can lead to water runoff and waste. Water the soil, not the leaves: When watering during the heat of the day, make sure to direct the water towards the soil around your plants, rather than spraying the leaves. Wet leaves can increase the risk of sunburn and other damage. Provide shade: If possible, provide some shade for your plants during the hottest part of the day. You can use shade cloth, umbrellas, or other coverings to protect your plants from the direct sun. Overall, it's best to avoid watering your garden during the heat of the day if possible, but if you need to water during this time, taking these precautions can help minimize potential damage to your plants.
Oh wow, that is crazy. It does feel like Google is watered down now. I see so many things that are absolutely not true but anyone can make a website and profit off of visits.
@@littlerootsranch It’s hard to know what is true these days. I guess we all need to test the theory and water our plants during the heat of the day and report back. 😂
I have either voles or moles, I am not sure which one. I don’t notice problems in the gardens so I am thinking moles. Honestly, I don’t do anything with them- though I hate the mounds of dirt. I do have feral cats in the area and I think they mostly keep them under control, but there are some because I find new mounds in the garden and surrounding areas. I tend to take a hands off approach which I know many other people don’t like taking. They are a sign of good soil and if moles, they will eat slugs and earthworms (yay on the slugs, bummer on the earthworms but I do have a lot of them). I have heard of those posts you can put in that make a bad sound that only voles can hear but I have never tried them so I can’t speak to them. There are some traps you can use but I am not comfortable with them so I haven’t used them either. I wonder if having and male friends/husbands/kids using the restroom in the area (depending on setup) would help deter them? Or brushing dog/cat and putting the fur around some the smell of a predator.
Great Video 🎉 Thank you for sharing 🙏
We water twice during the heat of the day, doesn't burn my crops. We also mist our chickens and feed them frozen vegetables, lol. This year I'm going to use shade cover from the plants in the greenhouse. Thanks for another great video, stay cool.
I run the mister for the chickens too- though I think they avoid it but I know it keeps the ground cool.
LOVE the tip to add “extension” when googling things related to gardening - I will definitely remember that!
Sometimes, I add “Farm” when I am looking for information on a larger scale than gardening but “extension” always gets me the good stuff.
Thank you for alleviating my guilt when I water during the day ❤😂😆
Don’t feel guilt at all. 🚿 ✅
Thanks for this educational video. Tremendously useful information. 👍🏻
Yay, thank you and thank you for watching. ❤️
This is a very informative post! Love the part about your trained turkies. Happy Mother's Day, Christy! ❤💐💕
Thank you!! Training the turkeys to alert to predators was the best thing I have ever done. All of my neighbors have lost chickens to hawks/eagles but lucky my turkeys have kept the chickens safe.
Exelente video
Gracias 🙏
I have a tint that I usually take to the park when i barbecue over some Green Bell Pepper transplants I put in a raised bed yesterday because they seem to be getting burnt. It’s 100° out here in Los Angeles today. Your tip let me no i did the right thing thanks again
i grew up on a farm and watering in the heat of the day is how to prolong cool weather crops during the heat...plants bolt because of soil temperature not air temperature and also has to do with how much it cools at night.. its an old wives tale that it will burn plants.. f that was true every time we had a cloudburst then cleared up plants would burn...
I completely agree. I think people like to spread fear to stand out or make things more complicated. Our nights always cool off which is really nice.
Awesome timing! 2 days ago I was just discussing this with my sister.
Thanks for this! Perfect topic today!
That weekend was hotter than expected. I am thankful this weekend was a little cooler.
Thanks helped alot
I'm worried that my lettuce will bolt so using an old sheet and covering the raised bed during hottest part of the day after watering. Hopefully it gets me through this little heat wave.
I hear you on that. I have the sprinklers running to help cool everything off and it is nice to get a little water on me to cool myself too, lol.
I got some yuzu from oregon and the leaves are turning yellow. Anyone have any ideas? Also thanks for such a great video! I didn’t know that watering midday wasn’t dangerous!
I had to Google yuzu and it sounds amazing. I can’t offer any suggestions but I hope someone in the comments has an answer. My guess would be too much water or nutrient deficiency.
Thank you for the video. I always seem to lose the first round of cuke seedlings I put in each year. Not sure if it is because I separate them (usually 3-4 to a pot) and damage roots? Or not enough water. I have a question for you. I grew ornamental gourds last summer and had great success. I always leave my garden to decay all winter then till and this year, I must have 50 squash seeds volunteering in the garden. Have you had them reseed like that? I live south east of Seattle (Covington). I did also have several types of zukes in the same area, but have never had those come up the following year. Thank you
Thank you and thank you for watching. I would think it would be from separating them- the roots are very very sensitive and don’t recover. Watering might also be a culprit, especially with damaged roots or warm weather.
For your question, yes, I have had squash reseed. They easily cross pollinate you you should have lots of cool looking ones. I always let them grow unless the chickens get them before I can protect them. I find pumpkins from seeds regrow easier than zucchini too.
this was great thankyou I have a question for you outside of this topic we are putting up raised beds this year and they wont be plantable until around the end of this month I am in Granite Falls so about the same season as you are in Stanwood will it be to late to plant squash seeds at the end of the month I really want to get the table ace acorn in this year
If it is the end of May, I would say you should be okay. If you soak your seeds in warm water for 8 hours just before planting, they will germinate faster.
Here’s what Chat AI thinks:
It's generally not recommended to water your garden during the heat of the day, as the hot sun can cause the water to evaporate quickly, leading to water loss and potentially damaging your plants.
If possible, it's best to water your garden in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler and the sun is not as intense. This will allow the water to soak into the soil and reach the roots of your plants, without evaporating too quickly.
However, if you do need to water your garden during the heat of the day, there are a few steps you can take to minimize potential damage to your plants:
Water deeply: Make sure to water deeply and slowly, so that the water has a chance to soak into the soil and reach the roots of your plants. Avoid watering too quickly or too much at once, as this can lead to water runoff and waste.
Water the soil, not the leaves: When watering during the heat of the day, make sure to direct the water towards the soil around your plants, rather than spraying the leaves. Wet leaves can increase the risk of sunburn and other damage.
Provide shade: If possible, provide some shade for your plants during the hottest part of the day. You can use shade cloth, umbrellas, or other coverings to protect your plants from the direct sun.
Overall, it's best to avoid watering your garden during the heat of the day if possible, but if you need to water during this time, taking these precautions can help minimize potential damage to your plants.
Oh wow, that is crazy. It does feel like Google is watered down now. I see so many things that are absolutely not true but anyone can make a website and profit off of visits.
@@littlerootsranch It’s hard to know what is true these days. I guess we all need to test the theory and water our plants during the heat of the day and report back. 😂
Off topic. How do you deal with voles? I'm over run with them
I have either voles or moles, I am not sure which one. I don’t notice problems in the gardens so I am thinking moles. Honestly, I don’t do anything with them- though I hate the mounds of dirt. I do have feral cats in the area and I think they mostly keep them under control, but there are some because I find new mounds in the garden and surrounding areas. I tend to take a hands off approach which I know many other people don’t like taking. They are a sign of good soil and if moles, they will eat slugs and earthworms (yay on the slugs, bummer on the earthworms but I do have a lot of them). I have heard of those posts you can put in that make a bad sound that only voles can hear but I have never tried them so I can’t speak to them. There are some traps you can use but I am not comfortable with them so I haven’t used them either. I wonder if having and male friends/husbands/kids using the restroom in the area (depending on setup) would help deter them? Or brushing dog/cat and putting the fur around some the smell of a predator.