The weather in Chicago can be variable. This past weekend, I planted tomato and pepper transplants in the ground which can be dangerous this time of year. If the temperature dips to the low 30s, the transplants will likely die. So far so good.
Up until now, we have been well above 40 degrees each night and in the 50s, 60s, and 70s each day — a safe zone for plants.
Additionally, just like a baby, the plants need plenty of liquids once they’re out in the open. Over the past few days we’ve made up for a relatively dry April.
In the past 7 days, we’ve had 2 inches of water in the Chicagoland area. The general guideline for an average nice week is a 1/2 inch of water a week. I’d recommend a little more water during the transplant days which we have clearly covered this week.
I’ll have before and after photos soon showing how the plants have done all week. Look for them this Friday.
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