Question

[BenG]

Hi-
What can I grow in a climate where temps can exceed 100ºF in summer but rarely go below 35ºF in winter (border of 9b-10a)? Thank you!

[BenG]

Thank you very much! I was also thinking of trying to grow something tropical here, because I'm sick of apples, grapes, and the occasional berry.

[cen]

In Menlo Park, we had two separate nights this past January when temperatures dropped below 32°F. That was enough for my established pineapple plants in pots to be damaged and take many months to recover. I used a frost cover, like Agribon. The bananas (also in pots) were quicker to come back and are larger than last year, but I don't expect to see fruit from the trees.

[BenG]

Greetings, fellow Menlo Parker! Frost covers do seem like a very good idea. I already have a "Purple Possum" passionfruit vine inside, and it's growing like a weed, as well as several citrus outside.