THINGS TO DO IN JANUARY

COOL & TEMPERATE

VEGIES

Summer is a time of bounty but there can be seasonal complications from heat, pests and lack of water. Tomatoes may stop flowering when temperatures rise. They also need to be well watered to avoid blossom end rot in the fruit, a calcium deficiency that can be exacerbated by erratic watering. Mulch the soil to reduce soil temperatures.

Set up systems to manage heat stress so plants can remain healthy and grow for longer. A temporary shade screen prevents sun damage and reduces the damaging effects of hot dry winds. On