HEAT = WATER ?
We're spending a great deal of time right now watering - but only hazels (or other) that were planted THIS year. Anything planted last year, for us, is not stressed - yet. Though it might be. Anything planted 2 years ago; we consider safe and not in need of supplemental water except perhaps in extreme circumstances (or on sandy soils, maybe). But; yes; this kind of extreme heat and dry weather can kill tubelings planted this year; they're still tiny. Get them watered if you have ANY doubts about it. Meanwhile: Our friend Hank Roberts made this comment on the last post: "I know you're too busy to be blogging these days, just thinking about y'all while watching the weather. I know a tiny bit about heat stress on corn and soy (both the limits during critical periods and the overall degree days, I think?), but nothing at all about what factors combine to affect success with your woody crops." Yah, busy, but it takes a while for the pickup water tank to fill; 45...