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Drought
Billy wrote:
FarmI, and any other farmers who live in drought stricken areas, I would appreciate hearing on how you are coping and what plants are performing best for you. It looks like we are in for another year of water rationing here in northern California, due to lack of precipitation and the need to provide our endangered salmon with sufficient water for spawning. The water also gets sent south so that people can grow lawns and hose down sidewalks in the great desert that is southern California. Yes, I've "googled" drought resistant vegetables and found some good sites like http://extension.oregonstate.edu/new...toryType=garde Looking forward to any advice you can offer. Billy I don't know about vegetables, I have not seen any that are worth a damn if you don't keep the water up to them. Most have characteristics that are contrary to drought hardiness (soft leaves and shoots, etc). You know about mulching etc already. As for trees and shrubs there are better choices as they have larger root systems and tougher bark and leaves and can shut down to conserve water when it gets dry. Here are some that come to mind that work in my district: Eucalyptus; hundreds of species, all shapes and sizes, suit diverse habitats many dry, some survive heavy frost or snow, you need to pick the right species for your conditions. Although not eucalyptus strictly you could include other gum trees here, eg angophoras Acacia; as above. Also many other Australian natives of different genera Crepe myrtle; amazingly tough, also pretty, thrive on neglect although better if pruned, survive drought and frost Feijoa (pineapple guava); very tough, quite good looking and tasty, can be hedged, needs a bit of water for a good crop of fruit but will survive without it, frost hardy Liquidambar Quite a few palms umbrella tree (sheflera) (sp?) star jasmine (trachelospermum) (sp?) great perfumed climber David |
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