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Re: [GWL]: common questions

I live in a sunbelt region with lots of individuals who originally lived 
in colder climates.

They generally want to grow familiar plants that require much more 
winter chilling than commonly received in coastal and inland desert 
climates.

Questions about growing temperate plants in our mild winter climates are 
common - can you recommend low chill plants; how do you calculate winter 
chilling; what are heat units; questions relating to Africanized bees.

While coastal regions may experience defused light due to low clouds or 
fog, the inland valleys receive lots of intense summer light and heat. 
Plants listed in national publications as being suitable for FULL SUN 
need partial shade under our conditions.

Gardening for the cooler months require a different set of plants from 
the crops that thrive in our summer months.

Our seasons are different from other parts of the country. Our spring 
can start as early as February in coastal climates. Micro climates vary 
widely within a few miles because the terrain and distance from the 
ocean. Official temperatures and rainfall are measured at our downtown 
airport. Inland communities can be 10-15 degrees cooler or warmer from 
these official reports. Our climate is much milder than Los Angeles 2 
plus hours driving time North. The 100 plus mile difference means San 
Diego receives much less rainfall - average of 9 inches total with long 
dry summers and wet winters.

The lack of rainfall produces various problems related to high levels of 
sodium salts in the soil. Questions like "I used softened water to 
irrigate my plants and they all died. What did I do wrong?" is basic 
question.

Claude Sweet
San Diego, CA

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