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Gardeneer · August 7, 2017

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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

Gardeneer, that is called heaven - not high heat

Robert, you are right.
By high heat I meant relative to the PNW, where rarely highs reach and exceed 85F. But then down here my production is way high and started getting ripe tomatoes from mid May vs mid July up there. My peppers are phenomenal. Even back in Atl/GA I never got so much peppers. Probably it has to do with the fact that I get direct sun ALL day. But then I have to water everything more often.

oakley · August 7, 2017

So many serious storms everywhere it seems.

In NY our weather is well below average. Only high 62 today, rain, and 10 day is same.
Nights low 50's.

Just when the tomatoes should be kicking into production, they are frozen in suspension.
Big fruit, what little there is, not ripening. I first thought it was leaving town the month
of July but other are having the same issues in the area.

bower · August 7, 2017

Our temperatures have dropped back a notch in August, as normally, with highs mostly in the sixties but a few warmer ones. Mostly we haven't hit the highs in the forecast. Today again, got up to 60 not much more, and we had fog, warm wind, drizzle and then heavy rain. The long dry spell is over, and now there is rain in the forecast every couple of days. It's perfect for a start to the mushroom season but not so great for my late garlic varieties.

As for tomatoes they are ripening a few at a time in the greenhouse, although nothing like a flood of tomatoes as yet. Really a late start. I had a few ripen outdoors as well, but the cooler weather does slow that down, even though they are all small fruit out there this year. September ripe is a reasonable goal at these - typical - temps!

oakley · August 7, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by bower

Our temperatures have dropped back a notch in August, as normally, with highs mostly in the sixties but a few warmer ones. Mostly we haven't hit the highs in the forecast. Today again, got up to 60 not much more, and we had fog, warm wind, drizzle and then heavy rain. The long dry spell is over, and now there is rain in the forecast every couple of days. It's perfect for a start to the mushroom season but not so great for my late garlic varieties.

As for tomatoes they are ripening a few at a time in the greenhouse, although nothing like a flood of tomatoes as yet. Really a late start. I had a few ripen outdoors as well, but the cooler weather does slow that down, even though they are all small fruit out there this year. September ripe is a reasonable goal at these - typical - temps!

Our 10 day forecast is identical to the Bonavista Peninsula. (I watch all weather daily
...parents EasternShore, sister, Miami, Brother, Idaho. BIL Portland, Inlaws SC.)

Worth1 · August 7, 2017

It rained at the house but I dont know how much.
An okra leaf was covering the gauge.

AlittleSalt · August 7, 2017

This is August the 7th. Usually, in a large section of Texas, the prevailing winds are out of the southwest desert area which means low humidity. This year is not like that. It's humid like it usually is in June and earlier July. Thank goodness, it's not as humid as it is here in April/May.

I had to stop writing for a few minutes - it's raining ... in August. We stopped what we were doing to go out in the rain.

Typically in August here, temperatures are around 100 or so, and the humidity is below 35%. What a strange past 3 years we've had here weather-wise.

imp · August 8, 2017

Today the weather was such that I did keep checking the sky from time to time- heavily overcast but no rain, and very still. I was grateful for the cooler temps, but just a bit watchful.

It i that time of year after all, so I try to be aware.

matereater · August 8, 2017

Heard on the news Houston area had lots of rain and some flooding, hope all are safe !

Gardeneer · August 9, 2017

We have been getting some scattered TS and showers.
The amount of rain itself isn't that much but combined with cloudy skies , the temperatures have come down . It also helps to keep the soil moist and no need to water as often.
So far August has been much milder than July.
My tomato and pepper plants are doing fine and show more new growth , flowering and setting.
My second planting, started early June doing equally well.
Is this great or what !!!

brownrexx · August 9, 2017

We are getting a break from the high heat and humidity but it will return next week according to "experts". This is our 3rd wettest summer on record. I have hardly done any watering and I am getting lots of tomatoes.

Rockporter · August 10, 2017

Heat index warning of 105-109 degrees again today. It is currently 96 degrees and 49% humidity. We are also warned of funnel clouds today.

Special Weather Statement
Weather Updated: Aug 10 10:07AM
Issued by the National Weather Service
For Aransas County, Texas
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT UNTIL 5PM CDT THU ...TROPICAL FUNNEL CLOUDS POSSIBLE TODAY... THE ATMOSPHERE WILL BE FAVORABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TROPICAL FUNNEL CLOUDS TODAY. MOST OF THESE FUNNEL CLOUDS WILL BE SHORT LIVED. HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SEEK SHELTER IN THE EVENT A FUNNEL DOES REACH THE GROUND.

Worth1 · August 10, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockporter

Heat index warning of 105-109 degrees again today. It is currently 96 degrees and 49% humidity. We are also warned of funnel clouds today.

Special Weather Statement
Weather Updated: Aug 10 10:07AM
Issued by the National Weather Service
For Aransas County, Texas
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT UNTIL 5PM CDT THU ...TROPICAL FUNNEL CLOUDS POSSIBLE TODAY... THE ATMOSPHERE WILL BE FAVORABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TROPICAL FUNNEL CLOUDS TODAY. MOST OF THESE FUNNEL CLOUDS WILL BE SHORT LIVED. HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SEEK SHELTER IN THE EVENT A FUNNEL DOES REACH THE GROUND.

I have a whole truck load of parts to unload out of my truck.
I dont want to do it it is so hot.

But I have to because I am picking up yet another truck load of parts tomorrow.
I will more than likely do it tomorrow morning around 4:30.
Worth

Rockporter · August 10, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

I have a whole truck load of parts to unload out of my truck.
I dont want to do it it is so hot.

But I have to because I am picking up yet another truck load of parts tomorrow.
I will more than likely do it tomorrow morning around 4:30.
Worth

I do not envy you at all!

Worth1 · August 10, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockporter

I do not envy you at all!

Looks like a UPS truck with ladders on top.
Some how I have to fit it all in my house or garage..
I dont have to but I would rather get up load parts at the house as opposed to driving 50 miles the wrong way to the warehouse to get them.

SueCT · August 10, 2017

Late July and so far August has been a little cooler than normal with a good amount of rain. Today, the fall forecast came out and they are predicting slightly warmer than normal temps with the warm air sticking around longer than usual. That would be good news for Northeast tomato growers. On my best year I was still picking ripening tomatoes in mid October. They have just started ripening to eat about one a day in the last week. I would love to be picking ripening tomatoes that are just flowers now in Sept. and Oct. if I can keep the disease at bay. Guess I will fertilize now and hope for the best, since the soil test finally came in and it does show very low nitrogen. Give them a little boost with TTF that I recently bought and maybe they will be able to fight it off a little better.

August 8, 2017	#1163
matereater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.E. Michigan (Livonia) Posts: 1,264	Heard on the news Houston area had lots of rain and some flooding, hope all are safe ! __________________ Steve Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult

August 9, 2017	#1164
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,924	We have been getting some scattered TS and showers. The amount of rain itself isn't that much but combined with cloudy skies , the temperatures have come down . It also helps to keep the soil moist and no need to water as often. So far August has been much milder than July. My tomato and pepper plants are doing fine and show more new growth , flowering and setting. My second planting, started early June doing equally well. Is this great or what !!! __________________ Gardeneer Happy Gardening !

August 10, 2017	#1166
Rockporter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas Coastal Bend Posts: 3,205	Heat index warning of 105-109 degrees again today. It is currently 96 degrees and 49% humidity. We are also warned of funnel clouds today. Special Weather Statement Weather Updated: Aug 10 10:07AM Issued by the National Weather Service For Aransas County, Texas SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT UNTIL 5PM CDT THU ...TROPICAL FUNNEL CLOUDS POSSIBLE TODAY... THE ATMOSPHERE WILL BE FAVORABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TROPICAL FUNNEL CLOUDS TODAY. MOST OF THESE FUNNEL CLOUDS WILL BE SHORT LIVED. HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SEEK SHELTER IN THE EVENT A FUNNEL DOES REACH THE GROUND. __________________ In the spring at the end of the day you should smell like dirt ~Margaret Atwood~

August 7, 2017	#1157
oakley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NewYork 5a Posts: 2,303	So many serious storms everywhere it seems. In NY our weather is well below average. Only high 62 today, rain, and 10 day is same. Nights low 50's. Just when the tomatoes should be kicking into production, they are frozen in suspension. Big fruit, what little there is, not ripening. I first thought it was leaving town the month of July but other are having the same issues in the area.

August 7, 2017	#1158
bower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 6,794	Our temperatures have dropped back a notch in August, as normally, with highs mostly in the sixties but a few warmer ones. Mostly we haven't hit the highs in the forecast. Today again, got up to 60 not much more, and we had fog, warm wind, drizzle and then heavy rain. The long dry spell is over, and now there is rain in the forecast every couple of days. It's perfect for a start to the mushroom season but not so great for my late garlic varieties. As for tomatoes they are ripening a few at a time in the greenhouse, although nothing like a flood of tomatoes as yet. Really a late start. I had a few ripen outdoors as well, but the cooler weather does slow that down, even though they are all small fruit out there this year. September ripe is a reasonable goal at these - typical - temps!

August 7, 2017	#1160
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	It rained at the house but I dont know how much. An okra leaf was covering the gauge.

August 7, 2017	#1161
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	This is August the 7th. Usually, in a large section of Texas, the prevailing winds are out of the southwest desert area which means low humidity. This year is not like that. It's humid like it usually is in June and earlier July. Thank goodness, it's not as humid as it is here in April/May. I had to stop writing for a few minutes - it's raining ... in August. We stopped what we were doing to go out in the rain. Typically in August here, temperatures are around 100 or so, and the humidity is below 35%. What a strange past 3 years we've had here weather-wise.

August 8, 2017	#1162
imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	Today the weather was such that I did keep checking the sky from time to time- heavily overcast but no rain, and very still. I was grateful for the cooler temps, but just a bit watchful. It i that time of year after all, so I try to be aware.

August 9, 2017	#1165
brownrexx Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 1,420	We are getting a break from the high heat and humidity but it will return next week according to "experts". This is our 3rd wettest summer on record. I have hardly done any watering and I am getting lots of tomatoes.

August 10, 2017	#1170
SueCT Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,460	Late July and so far August has been a little cooler than normal with a good amount of rain. Today, the fall forecast came out and they are predicting slightly warmer than normal temps with the warm air sticking around longer than usual. That would be good news for Northeast tomato growers. On my best year I was still picking ripening tomatoes in mid October. They have just started ripening to eat about one a day in the last week. I would love to be picking ripening tomatoes that are just flowers now in Sept. and Oct. if I can keep the disease at bay. Guess I will fertilize now and hope for the best, since the soil test finally came in and it does show very low nitrogen. Give them a little boost with TTF that I recently bought and maybe they will be able to fight it off a little better.