After record breaking heat in May, we've had a cold, rainy spell here on the western slope. Low 40's at night, so needless to say my peppers, tomatoes etc are not pleased and are growing very slowly. Then to add a little fun, we had a fierce hail storm last night - marble sized hail piled up everywhere. Went out to survey the damage and it wasn't pretty - Broad leaved plants, Squashes and cukes, were shredded. Tomatoes weathered it just fine but peppers and eggplants took a beating as well. :_| It's bound to heat back up to the 90's very soon, so I guess I am wondering if it would be best to start over with the squashes/cukes or see if these will recover. I would guess they'd probably make a comeback, but it seems as though it would set them back a few weeks as far as producing fruit - and with the cool weather, they are already far behind last year's garden. Any thoughts or sympathies to share? Thanks!
Posts: 113 | Location: western colorado - zone 5/6 | Registered: July 17, 2004
Heartfelt sympathies from here. The hail was pea-sized here, and only lasted a couple of minutes. If you have squash and cuke seeds left over it couldn't hurt to start a few to be on the safe side. I hate hail. I see no good use for it at all, save for maybe a climatological one for the instruction of primary school students. (They are neat looking in cross section.) Hoping for the best for your garden, jo
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Posts: 3 | Location: Map says zone 5, plan for zone 4 | Registered: April 09, 2004
That's heart breaking.We wait so long for the growing season to finally arrive and than to have our babies hurt and almost killed by hail is tough. I'd start a few new plants,just in case.Can't hurt to have a few extras.Nobody understands your pain ,and even grief when things like this happens,exept your fellow gardeners here .I hope it warms up for you soon. Mavis
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Posts: 486 | Location: Ontario Canada zone 5a | Registered: April 16, 2002
Thanks, all, for the sympathies - I may just see if the greenhouses have any starts left - maybe save a little time that way. Jofang - I was curious to know which "side" of Pikes Peak you are at - I spent a winter in Lake George and kicked around the Springs a bit on the weekends. What a change from Delta County! Neat area, though. Thanks again.
Posts: 113 | Location: western colorado - zone 5/6 | Registered: July 17, 2004
