Working with Florida's heat, not against it
In Florida, the garden rarely gets to rest. Between the humidity, the afternoon downpours, and the long stretches of heat, the goal each week is simple: keep your healthiest plants thriving while preparing your beds for the next season.
When a crop starts winding down, don't fight it. Pull tired plants, refresh the bed with compost, and either let it rest or solarize it under clear plastic if you're preparing for the next planting. Your future garden will thank you. Meanwhile, heat-loving crops like okra, sweet potato slips, and Seminole pumpkin are ready to take over and flourish through the summer.
Watering is where many gardeners run into trouble. Deep, early-morning watering a few times each week is almost always better than a light daily sprinkle. It encourages deeper root growth and helps reduce the fungal diseases that thrive in Florida's warm, humid conditions.
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