Should I cover plant for flood?

[Bib4tuna]

We are having flooding in area atm. I was wondering if I should cover plant with garabage bag or something? I don’t know if it’ll make difference since water will be all around surrounding area of it.

 

[SchwiftyGrower]

We are having flooding in area atm. I was wondering if I should cover plant with garabage bag or something? I don’t know if it’ll make difference since water will be all around surrounding area of it.

Is it in the ground or a pot? I’m not a fan of a bag due to high humidity levels and making leaves push in on itself and start touching more.

If it’s down pouring with hail then yeah I’d say bag it up and take off the bag and get some air moving ASAP to reduce chance of rot. Just my 2 cents

 

[Bib4tuna]

Is it in the ground or a pot? I’m not a fan of a bag due to high humidity levels and making leaves push in on itself and start touching more.

If it’s down pouring with hail then yeah I’d say bag it up and take off the bag and get some air moving ASAP to reduce chance of rot. Just my 2 cents

It’s in ground. I was thinking it wouldn’t make much of difference anyways since water will be all around surrounding area so a bag isn’t going to keep it from being overwatered. Just figured I should ask tho.

 

[SchwiftyGrower]

It’s in ground. I was thinking it wouldn’t make much of difference anyways since water will be all around surrounding area so a bag isn’t going to keep it from being overwatered. Just figured I should ask tho.

Very valid points!! As long as you’re around to remove it as soon as the rain stops I’d say you’re good!

 

[nashobaTHC]

I’m in ground too with plants in early-mid flower getting 1-2” rain over the next couple days. I’ll be shaking off buds and using leaf blower after rains stop. I’m not worried about heavy rains watering my plants because in past years the extra water at this time of year tends to swell bud growth, especially if it’s gonna be sunny for several days after rains. Just make sure plants are supported with stakes, strings, cables, etc. to prevent branch breakage. Remember that plants need food and sun for good buds but above all they do need water (plants are 80-90% water after all). So after rains:
—shake or blow buds dry
—spread branches and pull plate leaves for max airflow
—look for pests after rains and spray BT if caterpillars are a problem
—get beach umbrella for rain protection for future rains

Good luck!

 

[SchwiftyGrower]

I’m in ground too with plants in early-mid flower getting 1-2” rain over the next couple days. I’ll be shaking off buds and using leaf blower after rains stop. I’m not worried about heavy rains watering my plants because in past years the extra water at this time of year tends to swell bud growth, especially if it’s gonna be sunny for several days after rains. Just make sure plants are supported with stakes, strings, cables, etc. to prevent branch breakage. Remember that plants need food and sun for good buds but above all they do need water (plants are 80-90% water after all). So after rains:
—shake or blow buds dry
—spread branches and pull plate leaves for max airflow
—look for pests after rains and spray BT if caterpillars are a problem
—get beach umbrella for rain protection for future rains

Good luck!

This is great info!

I’m in ground too with plants in early-mid flower getting 1-2” rain over the next couple days. I’ll be shaking off buds and using leaf blower after rains stop. I’m not worried about heavy rains watering my plants because in past years the extra water at this time of year tends to swell bud growth, especially if it’s gonna be sunny for several days after rains. Just make sure plants are supported with stakes, strings, cables, etc. to prevent branch breakage. Remember that plants need food and sun for good buds but above all they do need water (plants are 80-90% water after all). So after rains:
—shake or blow buds dry
—spread branches and pull plate leaves for max airflow
—look for pests after rains and spray BT if caterpillars are a problem
—get beach umbrella for rain protection for future rains

Good luck!

did you ever try out the camping tent?

 

[nashobaTHC]

Nope. Gave up on tent but do plan to use tent frame with plastic cover for temporary coverage during next rain events in several days. I’ll also use my Tommy Bahama umbrella on a smaller plant like I did last year. The plastic is needed to cover the top middle air vents that tend to pool and leak water. Just remember to secure outer frames of umbrella so it doesn’t spin in the wind.

 

[SchwiftyGrower]

Nope. Gave up on tent but do plan to use tent frame with plastic cover for temporary coverage during next rain events in several days. I’ll also use my Tommy Bahama umbrella on a smaller plant like I did last year. The plastic is needed to cover the top middle air vents that tend to pool and leak water. Just remember to secure outer frames of umbrella so it doesn’t spin in the wind.

Great idea and use of resources! I’ll have to keep this in mind! Thanks for the idea