Hot and dry

[Russell James]

I have had to delay plantings to at least 3 of my beds due to the hot dry conditions even though I am covering with shade cloth and netting that I have made up on tunnel hoops, it is still taking a lot of water just to fill the local cafe's orders.

The continuing dry spell will be starting to make an impact on fruit and veg prices and availability soon enough, so as a grower its always good to know you have at least some measure of food security even with the challenges this type of conditions

[Christa]

Shade cloth is a good idea, Russell, I might get my old sewing machine out and try this on some of my parched pots.   Hope you can hold on till it rains.