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Sunday, June 22, 2025
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Preparing for Extreme Heat
In about two days record highs are predicted with actual temperatures possible reaching 100-degrees F (38 degrees C)and added humidity to make it feel like 110+F (or 43+C). So, since it should only be about 90 F (or 32 C) some modifications have been made the help prepare the plants for the heat.
This shows the full structure, but the goal is to focus on the lower right-hand side. Here the plastic has been lifted and pinned in this corner. The goal is to allow more air circulation and simply increase the volume of air that can enter the hoop house.
The shade netting is 30% and this helps to reduce the over stress on the plant from direct sunlight and additional heat.
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