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I live in Texas. I built a raised planting bed out of fence panels that were coming down due to old age. No stain. Just old pine which should hold up fine for a few years. Filled them with 3 yards of quality bedding mix. Started a compost barrel, but that's another horror story I'll share later :)
Info: it's been damn hot here. We've been over 100 every day (up to 106) for nearly two weeks now. I lost all of my potato plants in early July (probably because I didn't know what I was doing - still don't). I've managed to keep two alive and looking pretty healthy. They get the full enchilada of the Texas Summer sun (10am to sunset). However, both are under a foot tall and have ceased any growth.
Question: it's the heat, right? If not, what am I doing wrong?
Other Questions: I've had snap beans, tomatoes, poll beans, and peppers all get chewed up by some sort of I don't know what. All were young. All planted in the heat. All started to grow quite well, but then... leaves got blotchy, dried, and died. Pumpkin and water melon are all that's left. Again... is it the extreme heat, or do I need to spraying them with something? I have no idea how to identify what (if anything) is chewing on them.
First time gardener here, but I'm thinking I got started too late this summer (damn hot). But if I knew for sure, I wouldn't be asking you fine folk :)
RA
Info: it's been damn hot here. We've been over 100 every day (up to 106) for nearly two weeks now. I lost all of my potato plants in early July (probably because I didn't know what I was doing - still don't). I've managed to keep two alive and looking pretty healthy. They get the full enchilada of the Texas Summer sun (10am to sunset). However, both are under a foot tall and have ceased any growth.
Question: it's the heat, right? If not, what am I doing wrong?
Other Questions: I've had snap beans, tomatoes, poll beans, and peppers all get chewed up by some sort of I don't know what. All were young. All planted in the heat. All started to grow quite well, but then... leaves got blotchy, dried, and died. Pumpkin and water melon are all that's left. Again... is it the extreme heat, or do I need to spraying them with something? I have no idea how to identify what (if anything) is chewing on them.
First time gardener here, but I'm thinking I got started too late this summer (damn hot). But if I knew for sure, I wouldn't be asking you fine folk :)
RA
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