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  1. 02-02-2011, 12:24 PM #1
    HillSider
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    Best hot weather crops?

    Planning my summer crop. If it is anything like last year it is going to be hot 90-105 and dry during the summer months. What is the best crop to run for these conditions? Research is telling me this is too hot for most lettuce. What else should I consider for hot weather. My system will be fairly compact, so I don't want to grow anything that gets too big and out of control.

    How about carrots, cilantro, chilies, green onions, and strawberries? How would these crops do in the heat?

    Thanks!
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  2. 02-02-2011, 03:20 PM #2
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    Re: Best hot weather crops?

    Tomatoes, of course. Most vining crops like cukes. For greens check this out:
    http://www.motherearthnews.com/Grow-It/ ... tives.aspx
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  3. 02-02-2011, 05:07 PM #3
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    Re: Best hot weather crops?

    May I suggest PEPPERS?!?? There are hot peppers or sweet peppers or mild peppers!!! There are large ones or small ones! ENJOY!
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    Re: Best hot weather crops?

    Basil, eggplant, okra, cucumbers, bell peppers and corn.
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  5. 02-03-2011, 10:32 AM #5
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    Re: Best hot weather crops?

    Thanks everyone. Looks like I have lots of choices!
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  6. 02-05-2011, 09:37 AM #6
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    Re: Best hot weather crops?

    hi hillsider, welcome to the forum. i grew bak choy, muskmelons, and dill also. best wishes Big Al
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