Ways to keep roots cool in the heat

NICK72690

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Jul 4, 2019

• #1

need some help here what do u guys do

 

FresnoFarmer

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Jul 4, 2019

• #2

In ground or container? Mulch, mulch, mulch. I use compost, leafmold, or ewc. Better yet, all 3

 

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MidwestGorilla219

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Jul 4, 2019

• #3

I mulch with shredded wood and leaves.

 

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ky farmer

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Jul 4, 2019

• #4

straw

 

Sir Napsalot

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Jul 4, 2019

• #5

I paint my containers white

 

doublejj

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Jul 4, 2019

• #6

all of the above^^^

 

CanadianJim

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Jul 5, 2019

• #7

Loose light coloured fabric. Like tan or white bags, big enough to fit your pots into (if they're in pots) and mulch.

 

NICK72690

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Jul 7, 2019

• #8

The mulch won’t effect ph?

 

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z3rgling

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Jul 7, 2019

• #9

I like to put them in the ground. Seems to keep them cool enough here.