Preparation for a week away

Preparation for a week away

I took these pictures before I went away for a week, not sure what the weather would hold, as it is the hot season, I was lucky that it rained a few days before, and rain was forecast for when I was away. I gave every thing a very good water before I went away, and tried my best to remove pests to give the plants a good chance. We shall see what becomes of them?

Papaya Tree

Borage

Mustard Cress

Ginger and Nasturtium

French Marigold and Basil

Aubergine/Eggplant

Ginger and Tomato

Hot Season starts to take its toll...

So the cracking heat is leaving some of my plants in a shameful state, the ginger is wilting away and many of the seed are not even growing - I have been experimenting moving stuff around to see if a shadier or cooler location would help - failing that will just have to try again when monsoon hits and the temperature drops and the rains begin....

Mustard Cress Seedlings

Borage and Nasturtium Seedlings 

Tomato before it ripens

Chilli Plant

Mixed Herbs Wilting in the heat

French Marigolds

Basil Seedlings

Aubergine/Eggplant

Papaya Tree

Avocado Plant

And So the Hot Season Begins

So the hot season here has begun, daily temperatures upto 35 degree Celcius, making it a hard time for the plants. Luckily there is finally some rain, so will just have to see what fairs best. From my trip I was able to get hold of some European seeds, so have begun with European basil, French Marigolds and some mixed herbs, to see what will actually be happy in this climate, watch and see.

Pineapple and Lemon Tree

Tomato Plant

Ginger Plant

Chilli starting out

Basil Seedlings

Aubergine Eggplant starting out

Aubergine Eggplant matured but still tiny

Papaya tree growing strong

And the Dragon Fruit trying their hardest

Mediterranean Mixed Herbs?

French Marigolds

One very productive chilli tree