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These are a heirloom variety from Ferris Morse and I’m not sure if this is black rot, something is getting to them, or if this is just how the tomato grows. I took off two of them but left the bigger one, I’m not sure if I should remove it at this point. What can I do to stop the skins from splitting? These are in 5 gallon buckets that are in the sun from about 11 AM to about 4 PM. I recently moved them to a place to get more shade as the sun is intensifying in Arizona and the heat are rising. I have these in organic compost with Dr’s tomato food. I watered them first thing in the morning and in the late afternoon as the temperature is rising. Is there next to two other tomato plants that seem to be thriving.

I think this is a hardy kiwi. Got it at Home Depot or Lowes 5 or so years ago. Hasn’t fruited yet… bought some hardy kiwi from legit sources, including males, and their bark and leaves don’t look similar. Anyone recognize this?

I think this is a hardy kiwi. Got it at Home Depot or Lowes 5 or so years ago. Hasn’t fruited yet… bought some hardy kiwi from legit sources, including males, and their bark and leaves don’t look similar. Anyone recognize this?

Greeting,

I recently completed my PDC and my friend was so nice to let me do whatever I want to a part of his land. He owns 120 Dunams (12 hectares) and allowed me to work on 40 Dunams (4 Hectares).

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Brief Summary: From 120 dunams, there are available 40 dunams for use, 28.5 of which are planted with 2-year-old olive trees distributed in a symmetrical pattern no swales/contours lines considered, and with spacing of 5 meters. The 11.5 remaing are empty with partial area of rock ground. The rest of the farm (80 dunam) is mainly for olive and lemon production with 3 houses, 2 for rent, and 2 areas with cement ground (800m2 and 240m2) established for later building, nothing soon. Out of the 40 dunam, 11.5 dunam empty, 28.5 dunam planted olive trees 2 years old spacing 5 meter. Good paths are already established. May add some later on depends on what we do. All resources from the total land is available, including water, electricity, 3 workers, tools, wagons, etc..

I would like to aim for: Enhance soil, integrate more animals, keep a simple structure of production. Convert Olive orchid to polyculture. Chicken/egg production. ANY IDEAS

🌍 Climatic Factors

Köppen Climate Classification
BSk – Cold Semi-Arid Climate (Steppe)
This classification indicates a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot, dry summers.
USDA Zone 9a
temperatures between -6.7°C and -3.9°C (20°F to 25°F).

• Average Annual Rainfall: Approximately 304 mm (8.0 inches).

• Highest Recorded Annual Rainfall: 650 mm (25.6 inches).

• Lowest Recorded Annual Rainfall: Data not specified

• Highest Recorded 24-Hour Rainfall: On one occasion, Jerash received 17.0 mm (0.67 inches) of rain within 24 hours.

🌡️ Temperature Extremes

• Highest Recorded Temperature: 42.3°C (108.1°F).

• Lowest Recorded Temperature: -7.6°C (18.3°F) during extreme cold events.

🌞 Seasonal Temperature Averages

• Average Summer Temperature (Low): Approximately 18°C (64°F).

• Average Summer Temperature (High): Approximately 32°C (90°F).

• Average Winter Temperature (Low): Approximately 5°C (41°F).

• Average Winter Temperature (High): Approximately 13°C (55°F).

⚠️ Extreme Weather Likelihood

• Drought: Yes.

• Flood: Yes.

• Hurricane: No.

• Tornado: No.

• Cyclone: No.

• Wildfire: Yes.

• Ice Storm: No.

• Other: Yes. : Flash floods and landslides are occasional hazards due to heavy rainfall events.

🌬Geography

Prevailing orientation: SW, more towards West.

🌱 Soil

• Types: Clay, silty clay loam, clay loam – generally fertile.

• Toxins: Possible low levels of heavy metals (from traffic/agriculture).

• Drainage: Varies – good in loamy areas, slower in clay-heavy spots.

☀️ Solar Angles

• Winter solstice (noon): ~57.8°

• Summer solstice (noon): ~81.2°

🌬️ Wind

• Summer winds: Mainly from the West.

• Winter winds: Mainly from the East.

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