Summer of 2022 was intense with sustained temps of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and higher that went on for what seemed like weeks.
This had not been kind to a lot of plants specifically the ones in the vegetable garden. This video is about the list of vegetables, edible plants and trees that did well in the intense summer heat of 2022.
The video is comprised of ten of the listed items. The benefits and typical use of each and some background reference.
The list is as follows:
!) Okra – Abelmoschus esculentus
2) Sweet potatoes – Ipomoea batatas
3) Turmeric – Curcuma longa
4) Moringa – Moringa Oleifera
5) Ginger – Zingiber officinale
6) Taro – Colocasia esculenta
7) Basil – Ocimum basilicum
8) Mint – Mentha
9) Neem – Azadirachta indica
10) Calamondin – Citrofortunella microcarp
See below for links to useful resources
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/okra-health-benefits
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/sweet-potatoes
https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/turmeric.html
https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/diet/ginger-nutrition-facts-health-benefits-alternative-uses-more/
Gardening Resources:
Frank’s Nursery for a myriad of garden supplies like containers, pots, garden supplies and of course plants and trees. Great and nice people. They have folks that speak Spanish. Se habla espanol.
https://www.franks-nursery.com/
Living Earth for garden soil, mulch, compost
Enchanted Garden or a wide selection of garden supplies like containers, pots, garden supplies and of course plants and trees. Friendly people.
https://www.myenchanted.com/
Southeast Region – Gardening topics related to TAMU
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWxt…
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
Gulf Coast Garden Variety YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6zt…
Southeast Region Gardening and Native Plant Societies in the Gulf Region
Native Plant Society TX
Native Plant Society LA
Native Plant Society MS
Wild Flower Society AL
Native Plant Society FL
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