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Summer field record
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Summer field record
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Harvesting okra and green chili peppers, weeding whole rakkyo.
Harvesting okra and green chili peppers
I harvested okra and green chili peppers.
Weeding the entire rakkyo
I pulled out weeds in the entire Rakkyo plot.
Watering turmeric
I watered the turmeric.
Harvesting okra, watering basil, ginger, and turmeric
Harvest okra
We harvested okra on this day as well.
Watering basil, ginger, and turmeric
I watered basil, ginger, and turmeric.
Harvest okra, no watering required
Harvest okra
On this day, I harvested okra.
No watering required
No watering of the plants was necessary.
Okra and pepper harvest, pig intrusion confirmed
Harvest okra and peppers
I harvested okra and peppers.
Moisture remains after rain, no need for watering
The entire plant was still damp from the recent rain and did not require watering.
Pig intrusion confirmed
A pig invaded the garden today. The observed damage was limited to some of the pepper leaves.
Harvesting okra and peppers, no watering required
Harvest okra and peppers
I harvested okra and peppers.
Moisture remains after rain, no need for watering
The entire plant was still damp from the recent rain and did not require watering.
Harvesting okra and peppers in a field with light rain
Harvest okra and peppers
A day with cloudy skies and light rain. We harvested okra and green peppers on this day as well.
There is no need to water as it continues to rain.
It has been raining for the past few days, so I did not water this day.
Due to continuous rain, I took a break from watering and harvested okra and green peppers.
Harvest okra and peppers
We harvested okra and green peppers under a cloudy sky.
There is no need to water as it continues to rain.
It has been raining for the past few days, so I did not water this day.
Harvest okra, eggplant, peppers, and spicy chili peppers
Harvest 4 types in a sunny field
As the weather remained sunny, we harvested okra, eggplant, green pepper, and spicy chili peppers today.
Watering other than okra and green chili peppers
All plants except okra and green chili were watered.
Watering other than eggplants and harvesting okra and green peppers
Watering crops other than eggplant
Today I watered all the plants except the eggplant. I decided not to water the eggplants because they were still damp from watering the day before.
Harvest okra and peppers
I harvested some okra and peppers.
Harvest some okra and water crops other than okra.
Harvest some okra
I harvested some okra in a mostly sunny field.
Watering crops other than okra
Today I watered plants other than okra.
Weeding around green chili peppers and harvesting okra
Weeding and harvesting around green chili peppers
Today I pulled out the weeds around the green chili peppers and harvested okra.
Watering 6 types of crops
We watered rakkyo, green chili pepper, ginger, turmeric, chili pepper, and eggplant.
Forget crops with sufficient soil moisture
The okra and oregano soil had enough moisture, so I decided not to water them.
Weeding in a sunny field, watering four dry crops, and harvesting okra.
Weeding all over the field
On a sunny day, I pulled out weeds that were growing all over the field.
Watering dry crops
Rakkyo, ginger, turmeric, and eggplant were dry, so I watered them.
Harvest some okra
I harvested some okra today too. We enjoy the blessings of the fields while taking care of them daily.
Harvested okra on both days, and green peppers on the 20th. Weeding and insect removal from eggplants
Harvest and moisture confirmation on the 19th and 20th
We harvested okra on both September 19th and 20th. We also harvested green peppers on the 20th.
When we checked the condition of the crops, we determined that watering was not necessary as all plots were still wet.
Weeding around the eggplant and removing insects from inside the cage
I inspected the eggplants and pulled out the weeds I found inside the cage. I also removed any bugs I found in the cage.
*All four photos were taken on September 20th at 18:09. The record for the 19th is based on the work report.
Harvesting okra in a field with light rain and observing the condition of the crops
Okra harvest and crop observation
Under a cloudy sky with some rain, we harvested some okra and observed the condition of the crops in the field.
Watering has been postponed due to rain
It rained that day, so no watering was necessary.
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Checking for moisture after rain, harvesting okra and peppers, and removing insects from eggplants
Checking for moisture after rain, harvesting okra and peppers, and removing insects from eggplants
Check the humidity after rain
You checked the condition of your crops and found that all plots were damp due to recent rain.
Harvesting little by little and caring for eggplants
I harvested some okra and green peppers. I also removed the insects that were on the eggplant. I keep an eye on the crops in the fields by making daily rounds and taking care of them.
Checking on rainy days, okra harvest, and chili pepper growth
Checking on rainy days, okra harvest, and chili pepper growth
Okra harvest and crop inspection
We harvested some okra and inspected the condition of the crop. The spicy chili peppers seem to be growing very well.
Watering has been postponed due to rain
It rained that day, so no watering was necessary.
Patrolling the community farm, harvesting, watering, and weeding
September 15, 2026｜Visiting the community farm, harvesting, watering, and weeding
We inspected the crops grown at the community garden and harvested ripe vegetables.
We watered eggplants, green peppers, ginger, turmeric, and rakkyo, which had dry soil. Weeds that were growing inside the vegetable rows were also removed and the area around the crops was trimmed.
*As no photos were taken on this day, this article is based on a work report rather than a photo confirmation of the condition.
New field "Obama", one step towards jumbo garlic production!
September 14, 2026 | New field "Obama", one step towards jumbo garlic production!
Preparations are underway for planting jumbo garlic at the new field "Obama". On this day, we all worked together to create four 25m long ridges!
As you gather the soil and shape it, the scenery of the field will gradually change. I’m looking forward to the day when jumbo garlic is lined up here. First of all, I was able to do some work by making the ridges!
Harvesting okra and watering crops other than okra
Harvesting okra and watering crops other than okra
Harvesting okra
I harvested some okra.
Watering dry crops
All crops except okra were dry, so I watered them. I don’t water my okra.
Harvesting okra, checking for pests, and checking the soil after rain
Harvesting okra, checking for pests, and checking the soil after rain
Okra harvest and pest inspection
We harvested some okra and inspected it for pests.
Moistness of the soil after rain
Checked soil moisture for all crops. After last night’s rain, everything was still damp.
Harvesting okra, peppers, and eggplant, watering dry crops
Harvesting okra, peppers, and eggplant, watering dry crops
Harvesting okra, peppers, and eggplants
I harvested okra, peppers, and eggplant.
Watering dry crops
Eggplant, rakkyo, green pepper, turmeric, and ginger were all dry, so I watered them.
Weeding around the rakkyo
I pulled out some weeds near the rakkyo.
Harvesting okra and peppers, inspecting eggplants
Harvesting okra and peppers, inspecting eggplants
Harvesting okra and peppers
I harvested some okra and peppers.
Inspecting eggplants
I checked the eggplants for insects.
Forgo watering
Since the soil was already damp and there was a light mist of rain, I decided not to water it that day.
4 types that require watering, no new traces around the fence
4 types that require watering, no new traces around the fence
Plants that needed watering
On this day, only four types needed watering: rakkyo, eggplant, turmeric, and ginger.
Inspection around the fence
We inspected the area around the fence, but found no additional signs of the boar.
Harvesting okra and basil, lightly watering rakkyo.
Harvesting okra and basil, lightly watering rakkyo.
Harvesting okra and basil
I harvested okra and basil.
Watering rakkyo
I lightly watered the rakkyo.
Other plants
Other plants did not require watering.
Watering the rakkyo and weeding the right side of the farm
Watering the rakkyo and weeding the right side of the farm
Watering rakkyo
On this day, I only watered the rakkyo.
Weeding on the right side
I pulled out some weeds on the right side of the farm.
Inspected the rain farm and confirmed the okra harvest and the flowering of green peppers and chili peppers.
Inspected the rain farm and confirmed the okra harvest and the flowering of green peppers and chili peppers.
Plant inspection
Checked the health of all plants and whether they have fruit ready to be harvested.
Harvesting okra
I harvested some okra.
New flower
I have confirmed that both green peppers and chili peppers have new flowers.
Harvesting okra and peppers and fixing chili peppers that were knocked over by the wind to posts.
Harvesting okra and peppers and fixing chili peppers that were knocked over by the wind to posts.
Harvesting and watering
I harvested some okra and peppers. The only thing that looked dry was the rakkyo, so I watered the rakkyo.
Chili pepper support fixation
I fixed a large, well-grown chili pepper plant that had fallen over in the wind that day to a bamboo post.
Observation of the farm
It could not be confirmed whether the boar had returned.
Inspect the rain farm and check for changes at the bottom of the fence.
Inspect the rain farm and check for changes at the bottom of the fence.
Farm condition
The entire farm has been confirmed. The crops were in similar condition, not much different from the previous day.
Watering and harvesting
The field was wet enough from the rain, so I didn’t water it that day. I harvested some okra.
Check around the fence
Some of the materials that had been stacked at the bottom of the fence had been lifted up. The wild boar may have invaded the area again last night, so we will continue to check the surrounding area.
Care for the eggplants and check the sweet potato plot and fence for signs of invasion.
Care for the eggplants and check the sweet potato plot and fence for signs of invasion.
Caring for eggplants
I checked the eggplants for insects and cut off the dead leaves.
Moisture status and watering
The only thing that looked dry was the rakkyo, so I watered the rakkyo.
Intrusion marks and fence damage
New traces that appear to be footprints were found in the sweet potato plot. There were also two holes in the perimeter fence net, which may have been torn to the bottom where it was secured with stakes.
Harvesting eggplant, okra, and basil, weeding between rakkyo and ginger
Harvesting eggplant, okra, and basil, weeding between rakkyo and ginger
Moisture status and watering
Since only the eggplant and rakkyo were dry, I watered these two plots.
Today’s harvest
I harvested some eggplant, okra, and basil.
Weeding between furrows
We removed the weeds that were growing between the rakkyo and ginger, and also recorded the growth of turmeric.
Watering the entire dry field and inspecting okra and green peppers
Watering the entire dry field and inspecting okra and green peppers
Moisture status and watering
All plants were dry, so we watered the entire field.
Confirmation of harvest candidates
I inspected the okra and green peppers to pick some fruit to harvest.
Condition of crops
The growth status of each plot, including okra and green peppers, was recorded with photographs.
Prepare the entrance and water the entire dry field.
Prepare the entrance and water the entire dry field.
Entrance improvement
Improved the entrance to the farm. We are arranging the area around the entrance while checking where to enter and exit.
Plant confirmation
Ensured all plants were dry.
Watering
Watered all plants that were dry.
Bamboo stacking completed, watering the entire field
Bamboo stacking completed, watering the entire field
Fence work
We have finished stacking bamboo on the surrounding fence. We plan to reinforce the entrance and finish the fence the next day.
Weeding and watering
I did some light weeding. I watered all the plants because they looked dry.
Next day’s schedule
Continue weeding throughout the farm, and finally reinforce the entrance and finish the fence.
Weeding around the rakkyo and watering the dry field
Weeding around the rakkyo and watering the dry field
Today’s work
I pulled out some weeds around the rakkyo. I check around the crops and remove any grass that has grown.
Watering
All plants and soil were dry, so we watered the entire farm.
Fence work
Continued work on surrounding fence. There is only about 3 meters of bamboo remaining to be cut and staked, and it is almost finished.
Layer bamboo underneath to reinforce the back side of the fence
Layer bamboo underneath to reinforce the back side of the fence
Today’s work
Behind the fence, I continued stacking the bamboo downwards. We are gradually reinforcing the lower part of the fence by layering bamboo.
Plant confirmation
Checked all plants and soil for moisture. There was enough moisture left in the crop.
Watering decisions
All plants were already damp, so no watering was done on this day.
Measure the size of the bamboo and fix the entrance with a stone.
Measure the size of the bamboo and fix the entrance with a stone.
Today’s observations
At the farm after the rain, we checked the condition of each plant one by one. I inspected the entire plot for any noticeable abnormalities in the crop.
Watering decisions
It rained and the soil was moist enough, so I didn’t water it that day.
Preparing the fence
I started measuring the size of the bamboo to use for the back of the fence in preparation for staking. I placed some stones at the entrance and fixed them as weights.
Sweet potato plot damaged, other crops inspected
Sweet potato plot damaged, other crops inspected
Today’s observations
When we checked the farm, we found that all the sweet potatoes had been dug up by pigs. Sweet potatoes seem to have been completely lost.
Other crops
The other plants were also inspected one by one, but only the sweet potato was confirmed to be damaged.
Watering decisions
It was raining, so I didn’t water this day.
Check soil moisture and adjust watering for each crop.
Check soil moisture and adjust watering for each crop.
I checked the condition of the farm, but I did not take any photos that day.
Okra and sweet potatoes were not watered because the soil was still moist, but other plants were watered. We adjusted watering while monitoring the dryness of each crop.
- Make sure the okra and sweet potato soil remains moist.
- Okra and sweet potatoes were not watered.
- Watering other plants
Inspect the underside of the leaves to determine moisture and water.
Inspect the underside of the leaves to determine moisture and water.
Today’s observations
- All plants inspected
- I found some insects on the underside of the eggplant leaves.
Today’s work
We removed the insects on the underside of the eggplant leaves and watered the plants according to their moisture status.
- Remove insects from the underside of eggplant leaves
- Watering plants other than sweet potatoes
Watering decisions
Sweet potatoes were not given water, and mature okra was given only a small amount.
Fix the lower part of the fence with bamboo
Fix the lower part of the fence with bamboo
It was a cloudy afternoon, 32 degrees and 61% humidity. The photo was taken around 3:47 p.m.
All plants and eggplant enclosures were inspected to ensure there were no insects.
We cut the bamboo to fix the lower part of the fence, and the fixing work has progressed to about 80%. All that remains is the back and entrance.
- Inspect all plants and eggplant enclosures
- Check that there are no insects in the eggplant enclosure.
- Cutting the bamboo and fixing the lower part of the fence has progressed to about 80%.
- The rest are the back and entrance parts
Finished splitting bamboo for 35m perimeter fence
Finished splitting bamboo for 35m perimeter fence
It was a clear evening, 30 degrees Celsius, and 69% humidity. The photo was taken around 7:05 p.m.
I have finished splitting the bamboo necessary for a fence with a circumference of about 35 meters. Tomorrow I plan to start piling up the split bamboo.
When I inspected the eggplant enclosure, there were almost no insects. I removed all the bugs I found.
The sweet potatoes and mature okra were still quite moist. Other plants were watered to make sure they were well distributed.
- Completed bamboo splitting for approximately 35 meters of perimeter fence
- Planned to start piling up the split bamboo the next day.
- Remove all insects found in eggplant enclosure
- Watering plants other than sweet potatoes and mature okra
We collected bamboo to secure the fence and started making stakes.
We collected bamboo to secure the fence and started making stakes.
It was a sunny, 30 degree, humid evening. The photo was taken around 7:08 p.m.
I gathered as much bamboo as I could stake around the fence and began breaking it into small pieces to use as stakes.
Inspected the eggplants and removed any remaining insects.
We checked the condition of the soil and leaves of each plant, and decided not to water the sweet potatoes and mature okra because they didn’t look dry, but watered the other plants.
- Collected bamboo for fixing the fence and started making stakes.
- Remove all remaining insects from eggplant
- Watering plants other than sweet potatoes and mature okra
- Check the dryness of each plant before watering.
The entire field was watered and animal-proof fences were installed.
The entire field was watered and animal-proof fences were installed.
The weather was partly cloudy, 30 degrees Celsius, and 73% humidity. The photo was taken around 6:53 p.m.
We checked the dryness of the plants, and since all the plants were dry, we watered the entire field.
We inspected the inside of the eggplant insect net and removed all the insects we found. There were no major changes in the condition of the plants from the previous day, and they looked more or less the same.
After pulling out the remaining weeds along the new animal fence, we installed the entire fence and secured some sections. Tomorrow we will collect bamboo to secure the lower part of the fence to the ground, and plan to place stones at the bottom of the two entrances to secure it.
- Water all plants that were dry.
- Removing insects from eggplant insect nets
- Completed weeding along new animal fence
- Install the whole fence and fix a part
- Tomorrow we plan to fix the lower part of the fence and the entrance with bamboo and stones.
We inspected the inside of the eggplant net and prepared to install an animal barrier.
We inspected the inside of the eggplant net and prepared to install an animal barrier.
The weather was cloudy, 28 degrees Celsius, and 78% humidity. The photo was taken around 6:55 p.m.
We checked the dryness of the plants and watered them all. The sweet potatoes were partially dry, so I watered them mainly in the dry areas.
We inspected the inside of the eggplant insect net and removed all the insects we found.
To prevent future damage, we purchased an animal barrier and stakes for installation. In preparation for installation, we removed all weeds around the area where the barrier would be installed.
- Water all plants
- Water sweet potatoes mainly in dry areas.
- Removing insects from eggplant insect nets
- Purchase animal barrier and stakes
- Completed weeding around the planned installation site
I finished the insect-proof netting for the eggplants and watered everything except the sweet potatoes.
I finished the insect-proof netting for the eggplants and watered everything except the sweet potatoes.
The weather was mostly sunny, 30 degrees, and 66% humidity. The photo was taken around 6:36 p.m.
We checked the dryness of the plants and watered all plants except sweet potatoes.
I covered the eggplants with an insect-proof net to the top, guided any insects I found inside the net to the edge of the net, and removed them as much as possible.
There was visible damage to some of the sweet potatoes, and small pieces of sweet potatoes were observed near the plants. We plan to install a pest barrier within the next week to prevent further damage.
- Watering plants other than sweet potatoes
- Install insect net to the top of the eggplants
- Check and remove insects on the internet
- Damage confirmed to some sweet potatoes
- Pest barrier will be installed within next week
I set up insect-proof nets for eggplants and watered everything except sweet potatoes.
I set up insect-proof nets for eggplants and watered everything except sweet potatoes.
The weather was cloudy, 27 degrees, and humidity 76%. The photo was taken around 6:59 p.m.
We checked the dryness of the plants and watered all plants except sweet potatoes.
To protect the eggplants from insects, I placed an insect net around the plants. I removed as many insects as possible from the eggplants and secured them by stacking the hem of the net along the edge of the soil to prevent insects from entering from below. The top part will be covered the next day.
- Watering plants other than sweet potatoes
- Remove insects from eggplant
- Install insect net around eggplants
- Fix the hem of the net along the edge of the ground
- The upper part will be installed the next day.
I weeded the entire garden and watered everything except sweet potatoes.
I weeded the entire garden and watered everything except sweet potatoes.
The weather was cloudy, 27 degrees, and 71% humidity. The photo was taken around 7:09 p.m.
I pulled out weeds throughout the garden and checked the condition of the plants. After checking the soil condition, I watered all the plants except for the sweet potatoes.
To protect the eggplants from insects, we have started installing insect nets. The net we prepared was not enough to cover the entire area, so we plan to prepare the necessary amount before completing the installation.
- Remove weeds from entire garden
- Watering plants other than sweet potatoes
- Started installing insect-proof nets around eggplants
- Plan to prepare additional nets for the missing amount.
Weeded the entire field and watered all the dry crops.
Weeded the entire field and watered all the dry crops.
The weather was cloudy, 27 degrees, and 71% humidity. The photo was taken around 6:36 p.m.
We pulled weeds throughout the garden and inspected the condition of all plants. I decided to water all the plants because I thought everything was dry.
I added bamboo posts around the eggplant in preparation for putting up an insect net to protect it from insects.
- Remove weeds from entire garden
- Water all plants that were dry.
- Add bamboo support around eggplant
- Preparation for installing insect netting
We watered the necessary crops and confirmed new sprouts from withered turmeric plants.
We watered the necessary crops and confirmed new sprouts from withered turmeric plants.
The weather was cloudy, 28 degrees Celsius, and 63% humidity. The photo was taken around 5:15 p.m.
We pulled out weeds in a part of the field, and after checking that they were dry, we watered the Japanese grass, green chili peppers, ginger, and turmeric.
I confirmed that new buds were sprouting from one of the turmeric plants that withered when transplanted. Continue to observe changes in growth.
We collected bamboo to use as an insect repellent to protect the eggplants from insects and prepared for installation.
- Weeding part of the field
- Watering rakkyo, green chili pepper, ginger, and turmeric
- New sprouts confirmed from withered turmeric plants
- Preparing bamboo for pest control in eggplants
Weeded the entire field and watered all the dry plants.
Weeded the entire field and watered all the dry plants.
The weather was partly cloudy, 28 degrees Celsius, and humid. The photo was taken around 7:08 p.m.
We pulled out weeds throughout the garden and inspected the condition of all plants. I watered all the plants as I determined that everything was dry.
Rakkyo continued to appear healthy. We will continue to monitor the dryness of the new shoots, leaves, and soil.
- Remove weeds from entire garden
- Water all plants that were dry.
- Rakkyo continues to look healthy
We watered the entire dry field and confirmed insect damage to the eggplants.
We watered the entire dry field and confirmed insect damage to the eggplants.
Partly cloudy, 28 degrees, humidity 78%. The photo was taken around 7:12 p.m. I checked all the plants and watered them all as they all looked dry.
Although the entire plant was in good condition, we confirmed that the lower half of the mature eggplant had been eaten by insects. To protect future fruit, consider installing insect-proof nets around the eggplants.
Other fields looked normal. The green fruit appears to be in better condition and we have seen some flowering, so we will continue to monitor the growth of new fruit.
Weeded the entire field and watered the three dry crops.
Weeded the entire field and watered the three dry crops.
Cloudy, 27 degrees, humidity 76%. The photo was taken around 7:10 p.m. Weeds were pulled throughout the field and the condition of all plants was inspected.
I determined that only the green chili peppers, rakkyo, and ginger were dry, so I gave them water. I decided that the other plants were conserving moisture and decided not to water them.
The whole plant seemed to be growing well. New buds were still visible on some of the rakkyo.
I watered the necessary crops and noticed spots starting to appear on the leaves.
I watered the necessary crops and noticed spots starting to appear on the leaves.
Cloudy, 30 degrees, humidity 57%. The photo was taken around 4:58 p.m. Checked the condition of all plants.
Based on the condition of the soil and plants, I judged that rakkyo, green chili peppers, chili peppers, ginger, and turmeric needed watering, so I watered each of them. I pulled out some weeds near the rakkyo and green peppers.
Some spots are starting to appear on some leaves, so I will continue to monitor the spread and changes in the leaves.
I fixed the ginger awning that had shifted due to the wind and removed weeds from the field.
I fixed the ginger awning that had shifted due to the wind and removed weeds from the field.
Cloudy sky, 26 degrees, humidity 75%. The photo was taken around 6:43 p.m.
A ginger plant awning that had been blown aside by the wind was put back in its original position. We also pulled out weeds in various parts of the field and checked the condition of the plants as a whole. All the plants seemed to be growing well.
There was no big change from the previous day, and it was damp enough so I decided not to water it.
There was no big change from the previous day, and it was damp enough so I decided not to water it.
Cloudy sky, 27 degrees, humidity 74%. The photo was taken around 7:09 p.m. Compared to the previous day’s check, the overall condition of the field looked roughly the same.
All plants were wet so no watering was done on this day. The green chili peppers seemed to be in better condition than last time. On the other hand, there are no signs of new germination in the rakkyo, so we will continue to monitor them carefully.
We weeded the field after the rain and checked the overall health of the plants.
We weeded the field after the rain and checked the overall health of the plants.
Cloudy, 27 degrees, humidity 79%. The photo was taken around 7:08 p.m. It rained a lot on this day, and the whole field and crop looked wet enough.
Weeded the garden and checked the overall health of the plants. No major changes were observed, and the soil and base of the plant were damp, so no watering was performed.
I fertilized green chili peppers and okra in a damp field after light rain.
I fertilized green chili peppers and okra in a damp field after light rain.
Humidity 83%, 27 degrees. Windy and cloudy. It had been raining lightly before the photo was taken, and the ground in the field was already damp. Therefore, after fertilizing the green chilies and okra, I watered them immediately to allow the fertilizer to absorb.
In addition, we watered the rakkyo, ginger, and carrots. Other crops looked wet and there was a chance of rain overnight, but it was only a light drizzle. I had planned to weed, but I ran out of time before sunset, so I decided to do it next time.
I watered everything other than sweet potatoes, eggplants, and okra that were damp.
I watered everything other than sweet potatoes, eggplants, and okra that were damp.
Sunny, 28 degrees. I checked the field in the evening when the humidity was high. I didn’t water the sweet potatoes, eggplant, and okra because they were wet.
I checked the dryness of the other rows and base of the plants and watered them as necessary. The moisture level of the entire field was adjusted by separating crops that remained wet from areas that were dry.
Even after watering yesterday, it remained dry, so I watered the whole thing.
Even after watering yesterday, it remained dry, so I watered the whole thing.
Sunny, 28 degrees. I checked the field in the evening when the humidity was high. Even after watering it yesterday, it still needed watering all over.
Green chillies, rakkyo, young okra, and carrots required more watering than other crops. For other crops, I lightly watered them all while checking how dry they were.
Added shade to the remaining two ginger plants and watered the entire dry field.
Added shade to the remaining two ginger plants and watered the entire dry field.
Sunny, 32 degrees. I checked the field in the evening when the humidity was high. Today I added shade to the remaining two gingers that didn’t have shade yet.
I harvested about half of the basil and a little of the okra. After that, I watered the whole garden thoroughly because it was dry all over.
On a sunny, humid evening, I watered the dry plants thoroughly.
On a sunny, humid evening, I watered the dry plants thoroughly.
Sunny, 31 degrees. I checked the field in the evening when the humidity was high. The ginger and turmeric looked the same as yesterday. Green chillies, ginger, turmeric, hot chillies, carrots, rakkyo, and young okra were showing strong signs of dryness, so I gave them plenty of water.
As for the other plants, the soil and base of the plants appeared to remain moist during observation, so we only watered the leaves very lightly. Overall things seem to be going well, but we will continue to monitor carrots, ginger, and turmeric as concerns.
On a humid evening, I watched the recovery after transplantation.
On a humid evening, I watched the recovery after transplantation.
Sunny, 29 degrees. We checked the moisture status of the entire field and the ginger and turmeric after transplanting. We watered green chili peppers, chili peppers, rakkyo, and carrots, and selectively watered sweet potatoes by checking how each plant dried.
Added partial shade for ginger and turmeric
Added partial shade for ginger and turmeric
Sunny, 32 degrees. I added partial shade to the wilted ginger and turmeric plants and watered only the plants that needed it. I also placed a fake dragonfly behind the eggplant and near the green chili peppers and basil.
We prepared for semi-shade and watered the whole plant.
We prepared for semi-shade and watered the whole plant.
Sunny, 28 degrees. On a humid evening, all the plants were watered as wilting appeared throughout the field. Ginger and turmeric were particularly weak, so we prepared them for semi-shade.
We planted rakkyo, turmeric, and ginger and harvested summer vegetables.
We planted rakkyo, turmeric, and ginger and harvested summer vegetables.
After checking the field following light rain, we planted rakkyo at intervals of about 10 cm. We also planted turmeric and ginger, and harvested 1 eggplant and 3 okra pods.
We checked the fields in the afternoon and evening in the intense heat.
We checked the fields in the afternoon and evening in the intense heat.
During the 35 degree day and humid evening, we observed wilting leaves and drying of the soil. The photo was taken around 6:14 p.m. I watered the plants while checking the condition of each plant, and checked again in the evening.
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