SIMRAN RAJPAL
Morning watering prevents evaporation during hot months, ensuring water reaches roots.
Water plants early
Shield soil from sun with light-colored mulch like dried grass for longer moisture retention.
Light mulch benefits
Create shade with covers or cloths to cool plants, ensuring they are elevated.
Use shade covers
Avoid over-watering: Heat causes over-watered plants to wilt and fosters bacterial and fungal growth.
Avoid over-watering
Remove weeds weekly to conserve water and nutrients for desired plants.
Regular weeding
Eliminate standing water to deter mosquitoes and avoid overwatering.
Prevent stagnant water
Place larger plants strategically to provide shade and protection for smaller ones.
Plant arrangement
Re-potting during extreme heat stresses plants; wait for cooler weather.
Avoid re-potting in heat
Hold off on fertilizing stressed plants until they recover from heat stress.
Fertilize wisely
Watch for signs like wilting, pale leaves, sunburn, or dropping flowers/leaves in heat-stressed plants.
Recognize plant stress