Since we are in almost the same weather pattern as Houston I am seeing some of the same things with a few days recently getting very hot with very high humidity. I am giving mine some TTF as it seems to aid in fruit set in hot weather. I just received a case of TTF and am starting to feed my plants weekly or every 10 days if possible. When I stick to the feeding it usually results in an increase in fruit set even in the not so favorable heat and humidity. I have good fruit set so far with most of my plants but not all. A lot can depend upon the variety as to fruit set in mid summer down here. I know that Brandywine Sudduths fruit set drops off a cliff as soon as temps and humidity get above 85 yet some others don't seem to slow down for a while.
What varieties are you growing this year?
Bill
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