Is this hot heat and sun good for plants and buds?

cindysid

cindysid

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They can take a lot of heat if you can keep the roots cool, and they have enough moisture. They may even wilt slightly during the hottest part of the day, but they will bounce back as long as they are getting everything else they need.
 
Vindicated

Vindicated

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During the summer, in my area the temps can reach up to 110*F. If I'm not on top of my plants, they can easily dehydrate and die. However, like Cindysid mentioned, as long as you take care of the roots you'll be fine. The way I do this is by digging a small basin around my plants to hold in water, and I also apply a one or two inch layer of mulch. This helps keep the soil cool and cuts down on water loss from evaporation. I also use soaker hoses, so water stays near the root zone and gets released slowly. You could also use drip irrigation or buy water holding crystals.

Where you choose to plant can also make a difference. A old garden tip that was given to me years ago: "always plant on the south side of the mountain." This way, plants get full sun in the morning and indirect sun during the afternoon. The mountain can be a house, a tree, or even a fence. And if you have to, you can also buy gardening fabric and cover your plants with that or build a make shift green house out of PVC or lumber. Fabrics usually allow 70%, 80%, or 90% light to go through. Go to your local nursery or garden center and see what they use.
 
Kaendar

Kaendar

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Sativas like alot of heat and sun. If the heat is too intense tho its good to put them in the shade for a little while, plants can suffer heat stress.
 
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