Tropical California

20 years ago

Like most of the nation, California is scorching. The humidity is the strangest part of all. I've never experience humidity like this in California before, well never anything that lasts more than a day or two.

On the bright side, the plants sure love it. I had a high of 99F which is not much compared to other parts of California. However not a single plant has shown any sign of sun damage, which by itself is so abnormal. Usually anytime we reach the mid 90F in my area, the banana leaves will show damage first, longans will have some damage, the dragonfruits will fry, and even some of the cherimoya leaves. Its incredible no damage whatsoever so far. What a difference a little humidity makes.

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Heathen1
20 years ago
my bananas FINALLY started to show damage by 111Âº But like you said, it's so strange! :o) Mid-90's sunburn is more like it! Sure makes it choking around up here in Sacramento. Like a heavy weight on your lungs.
franktank232
20 years ago
A post on another forum about Mexicali have heat index of over 130F... ouch... dewpoints in the 80'sF ..thats like the Persian Gulf...
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bihai
20 years ago
Now you guys know what its like in Florida from March through November!
ohiojay
20 years ago
Yeah, I used to complain like everyone else when the humidity spiked. Now that I'm growing tropical fruits, it just can't BE humid enough! I can be out all day in the high 90's, high humidity, and it doesn't bother me anymore. Because I know my plants are loving it!! I will look at a co-worker when we go out and say..."It's mangosteen weather buddy!" We're keeping the high temps but unfortunately the humidity has been up and down. You can definitely tell when it's up though. Growth flushes on most, banana leaves spread way out. Gives me hope that I didn't waste the money for the fogging system I'll be putting in the greenhouse!