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Casa Grande, AZ

I am so jealous of the growers back east or places with cooler weather. Its hot here 105-110 temps and all I want to do is grow a small back yard patch for my kids to pick from for the holidays. I have 5 small dills atlantic plants growing and they seem to be ok for now. There about 3 weeks old but I am worried they will get hit by the heat soon. I am shading them for the 2pm afternoon heat but what else can I do to help them make it through. When can I feed them and how much water do they need....?

8/20/2011 6:25:43 PM

Sloughhouse, CA

Shade and mist to bring the heat down.

8/21/2011 2:30:19 AM

Connecticut

1-inch a week up north, so if your soil drains well much more water. Always keep the soil moist is a rule.

The low humidity, bright sun may scorch the leaves so shade for the whole plant is probably a must until it starts to cool into the low 90's.

Good Luck

8/21/2011 9:16:52 AM

Casa Grande, AZ

Thanks guys for the advise!

8/21/2011 11:13:15 AM