Mid-July weather here kills established tomato plants. No if, ands, or buts about it (When grown in-ground) In containers being fed = who knows? There are typically two growing seasons here and a dead zone in-between because of the heat. Seedlings can and do grow during the heat of July and August with the protection of dappled shade.
The pictures in post #278 show exactly what tomato plants look like grown in-ground in mid July. But this is early June in a year when it's just too hot. The things that I have learned by experience...do they still apply...or do I need to say, "Goodbye Yesterday"?
So here I am wondering. Should I build a huge shading structure, or should I start some new seeds/plants next week for the fall garden? Both? or neither and just see what happens? I don't have an answer. Well, at least, not yet.
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