Re: [Organic_Gardening] planting in heat
You can also put a dry plant into a bucket of water ONLY for over night. This will give the plant time to re hydrate and the soil to be totally soaked. then when you remove it the water will run out and pull O2 into the soil which will suppress any anaerobic bacteria which produces H2S and forms H2SO4
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From: Jeff Strong <jeff_faithwalker@yahoo.com>
To: "Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups.com" <Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, July 2, 2012 7:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Organic_Gardening] planting in heat
When Planting always do it either in the early morning before the heat increases or in the evening when the temps are going down with the sun. Soak the soil before the planting and the again after. If you can see roots coming out of the pots bottom and the soil in the pot is dry take a tub of water and hold the pot under the water until the bubbles stop. This will totally saturate the root system and reduce the shock. I would hold off on the epsom salts until the plants have transitioned into the garden (not wilting after the planting) takes a couple of days and then either as a side dressing or liquify and water it in. Keep the transplants well watered and if some are really cool weather crops, like broccoli or any of the greens, I would suggest that you create some shade for them this will persuade them to not Bolt and go to seed. If you can't get plants into the ground right away put then in a shady place and in a one of those 99cent tin roasting pans
filled with water.
jeff
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From: Jeffery Houlihan <dad2you32724@yahoo.com>
To: "Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups.com" <Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 1, 2012 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Organic_Gardening] planting in heat
I would buy some organic compost, usually about 2 bucks a bag at Lowe's. Also transplants would like some bone meal and epsom salt. Dig a hole about twice the size of the pot and put some compost, a small handful of epsom salt, and about a tablespoon of bone meal in the bottom. Loosen plant from pot and break up roots a little by just loosening them up before putting in hole. Before covering up water well. Use some compost around plant and leave soil in the shape of a dish to help watering. Mulch to help retain water and watch 'em grow.
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From: dhazlett54 <dhazlett54@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 11:18 PM
Subject: [Organic_Gardening] planting in heat
Our Wal-Mart has a sale on plants. They look pretty healthy and I want to get some for my yard. We live in east Texas-Hot-! What do I need to do to successfully transplant them.
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