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Eugene, OR

Hey all,

I have a problem plant this year that likes to burn and wilt during the heat of the day. My other two plants never wilt and have zero burn so I'm wondering if there's anything I can do for the wilting plant?

I have been misting 1-2 times a day when necessary and it always perks back up but I'm not set up with a full misting system so it's a pain. Could it be too much water, not enough water, or something in the genes that I'll just have to live with? Your thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks,
Brian

6/26/2007 8:06:52 PM

Grant, MI

Had this same problem earlier this season. I was told to shade the plants and encourage more root growth to enable the plants to better handle the heat stress. The shade made an immediate difference. 30% shade cloth from your local garden store will do the trick. Also keep misting.
Good Luck,
Darren

6/26/2007 8:20:45 PM

Ohio

Brian, I have a plant right now that burns really easy, and like you, my others dont have this problem. I set up my misters on this easy bruner with a timer and it seems to be helping some. This plant looks like its been thru a forest fire but its still aggressive as heck.

Brooks

6/26/2007 8:39:20 PM

San Diego, Ca.

I'd say you have a plant that just doesn't tolerate heat too well while the other plants do. Here in So.Cal we have to deal with heat issues all the time. I've only seen one plant that tolerated heat so well that I didn't have to use misting or shade cloth...even in temps to 110°! That was the 950 Boyton. Every other plant I have ever grown needed some sort of cooling. I prefer shade cloth myself but it can get a little pricy trying to cover a large area. By the way, if you decide to go with shade cloth I found that ¾"Ø X 10' sections of electrical conduit and connectors is a cheap way to make a strong frame to hold up your shade cloth. You can get them at Home Depot for about $2 each.

6/26/2007 8:44:12 PM

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Your soil might be hard packed and its roots cannot get deep enough to drink what it needs. Just try a little more watering.

6/26/2007 9:34:40 PM

I'm fairly new at this but from what I see it's a genetics thing all else being equal in your patch,,,,I just installed timed misters here.

6/26/2007 9:46:21 PM

Eugene, OR

Thank you for all the advice and suggestions. My soil is the best it has ever been "texture" wise but it's nowhere near perfect. I figured it had to be genetics because the other two plants receive the exact same treatment. I'll try shading the plant during the hottest hours of the day until it can deal with the heat on its own.

Dan, I'm pretty new at this too :-) 2004 was my first and best year but I have yet to meet or beat my rookie season weights. Hoping for a new personal best this year and I wish you all new PB's as well!

Brian

6/26/2007 10:13:07 PM