Transplanting sunchokes in the rainy season improves recovery and yield, especially with a balanced soil mix for better drainage.
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Gallery, Plant propagation, Potted Plants, Rainy season gardening in the subtropics, Root Plants
Kiowa blackberries thrive in drought, yielding large fruit. Their deep roots demand space, making them top choice for gardeners.
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Plant Selection, Rainy season gardening in the subtropics, What is thriving this season?
Bay leaf plants grow slowly and are hard to propagate, but air-layering during the rainy season offers higher success than seeds or cuttings.
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Plant propagation, Rainy season gardening in the subtropics, What is thriving this season?
In 2022-2023, our pawpaw trees flourished but faced challenges. Dry summer stressed the trees, impacting fruit quality and yield. Disease prevention was crucial. Unplanned seedlings crowded the orchard, affecting growth and creating disease risks. We removed poorly performing red pawpaw trees and pruned tall trees after the rains. Utilizing pawpaw stems in compost avoided waste. #LoveHomeGrown
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Plant Care, Rainy season gardening in the subtropics, What is thriving this season?
Raspberry plants in Lusaka’s subtropical urban area are thriving due to occasional rains and summer heat. Thinning the plants is essential to prevent overcrowding and smaller crops. Challenges include fruit rot, pests, and birds, but proper support and management can ensure a productive raspberry season for fresh consumption and preservation.
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Berries, Plant Care, Rainy season gardening in the subtropics
The post discusses how to protect orchards and gardens from damage during rainy seasons using techniques like fruit thinning, which prevents branch breakage, promotes air circulation and reduces disease risk. Pruning is recommended in winter or dry summer to prevent plant diseases, however, timing varies by plant type. Training trees helps balance branch weight, distribute fruits evenly and improves air circulation.
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Rainy season gardening in the subtropics
The rainy season comes with heavy rains, high winds and hail storms. Although the orchard and garden enjoy the extra water, the rains may cause damage to the soils and plants. Here are a few tips on minimising damage to the Plants and soils in your orchards and gardens.
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Rainy season gardening in the subtropics