climate contrasts
- To: "m*@ucdavis.edu" <m*@ucdavis.edu>
- Subject: climate contrasts
- From: G* M* <m*@awwwsome.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 13:40:56 -0700
Just as a counterpoint to Dave Poole's images of vegetative lushness in
a moderate climate, we endured one of the limiting extremes of our
(un)salubrious Sacramento Valley climate yesterday.
While taking a break from puttering in the nursery, I listened to the
weather service report for confirmation and details about my
discomfort. At 1:00 PM we were at 92F (33C) with winds from the north
at 23mph (37kmh) gusting to 28 (45), and relative humidity of 15%. Even
with damp soil from irrigation, the lush leaves produced during the
previous cool weeks of spring were sagging and crisping around the
edges. The wind continued until sundown as it usually does. Much like
living in a home food dehydrator.
It's extremes like this that make the mediterranean climate plants look
good, but even they can need some additional irrigation while they are
still in their active growth and bloom stage.
And today is predicted to go over 100F (38C). Better get back outside.
Gary
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Gary Matson Far Northern California
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