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Shade Grown Florida Tomatoes

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DavidBYE:
@Green _ScienX I have not tried coco peat. Will look into it. Here in Florida we are farming in sand... Organic material breaks down quickly. It disappears or is washed away in less than a year. Seems like over night. This is one of the reasons I began planting under trees. The leaf litter covers the ground, suppresses weeds and adds organic material to the soil. It is like a ready made bed for veggies.  :)

BajaJohn:
Thanks. It's hard to deviate from tried and tested ways but the results can occasionally be rewarding. I appreciate your efforts and particularly that you share your experience.
I've just started experimenting with growing things in shade. It's early days yet but basil survived the summer under trees whereas all the plants in direct sun dried up and died. Nasturtiums didn't do well in the same shade, which suggests some varieties will do well in the shade but others may not. Watermelons under shade cloth were spindly and didn't produce relative to those planted in full sun.
I was wondering if the longer production time of tomatoes in the shade was because the plants survived longer than the plants in the sun?

Galatians522:
BajaJohn, in my experience the shaded plants do live longer.

JakeFruit:

--- Quote from: Green _ScienX on July 09, 2024, 01:41:22 AM ---Hi @DavidBYE,

Thanks for sharing your experience! 🌿 I completely agree with you and like about the benefits of planting under trees. It's amazing how much healthier and longer-lived the plants can be with a bit of shade.

The summer heat can indeed be harsh on veggies, causing stress and disappointment. Growing veggies in the fall/winter or providing some shade during the hottest part of the day sounds like a smart approach. It’s all about finding ways to make gardening enjoyable and sustainable.

Have you ever tried using coco peat for your plants? It helps retain moisture and keeps the roots cool, making it great for managing heat stress. Green ScienX offers fantastic coir grow bags that could be a perfect addition to your gardening setup. Happy gardening!

Thanks,
Suganya
+91 73050 92965
Green ScienX

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Hi Suganya. Happy to have you contribute to the conversations, but no more product links or marketing please. You have your company name/link in your posts, that's enough.

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